SB 544 · 2026 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee
Pharmacy benefit manager reporting rules
AI-generated(New Title) relative to managed care laws.
Amends reporting and examination requirements for pharmacy benefits managers under managed care laws.AI-generated
Status
Signed into law · July 9, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓Senate
- ✓House
- ✓Governor
- ✓Law
Analysis
This bill limits modification of prescription drug coverage to the renewal date for the health benefit plan. The bill also provides for continued coverage of certain prescription drugs if they were previously covered under the plan.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
- Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
- Rep. Karel CrawfordRClerk· Transportation
- Rep. Lisa MazurRVice Chair· Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Also: Sen. Pat LongD, Rep. Mark PearsonR
Public testimony
16 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony
100% support0% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“As the Director of a comprehensive weight loss surgery program, I have witnessed firsthand the profound clinical and economic burden of untreated obesity and its related chronic diseases on both patients and our healthcare system.…”
“I support SB 544-FN because it strengthens transparency and accountability in managed care by requiring clearer notice of formulary changes, maintaining coverage during exception reviews, and improving PBM reporting and documentation.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Hearings
- 2026-02-049:00 amSenate Health and Human ServicesSH 100Public hearing
- 2026-04-1510:30 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
- 2026-04-2210:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
- 2026-04-2810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
- 2026-04-2910:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
- Feb 4, 2026SenHearing: 02/04/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC 4
- Mar 12, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1038s, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 9
- Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1038s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
- Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1038s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
- Mar 12, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 8 P. 114
- Apr 15, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/15/2026 11:30 am GP 229
- Apr 22, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Apr 28, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Apr 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Apr 29, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1703h 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 7
- May 14, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1703h: AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 5
- May 14, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1703h: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 5
- May 21, 2026SenSen. Rochefort Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
- Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
- Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- Jul 2, 2026SenSigned by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 263; Effective 01/01/2027
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
- Introducedversion
- As Amended by the Senateversion
- As Amended by the Houseversion
- Adopted by both chambersversion
- Chaptered (final law)version
- Amendment 2026-1038samendment
- Amendment 2026-1703hamendment
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.