HB 1249 · 2026 · House · Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee
Pharmacists providing prescription-related medical devices
AI-generatedauthorizing pharmacists to provide certain medical devices associated with prescribed medication.
Amends the definition of the practice of pharmacy and authorizes pharmacists to prescribe medical devices necessary for administering a prescribed drug.AI-generated
Status
Referred to interim study (Senate) · May 8, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓House
- ✕Senate
- Governor
- Law
Analysis
This bill amends the definition of the practice of pharmacy under RSA 318 and authorizes pharmacists to prescribe certain prescription devices necessary for the appropriate delivery or administration of a prescribed drug.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site
“A pharmacist may prescribe and dispense the following prescription devices or supplies approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration when necessary for the appropriate delivery or administration of a prescribed drug or device:”
“A pharmacist who prescribes under this section shall comply with the standards for competent pharmacy practice adopted by the board of pharmacy.”
“When a pharmacist prescribes and dispenses a device under this section, the pharmacist shall make a reasonable effort to notify the prescribing practitioner or the patient’s primary care provider, if known, of the device prescribed and dispensed.”
“The board of pharmacy, in consultation with the board of medicine and the board of nursing, shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A to implement this section.”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. Seth KingRClerk· Environment and Agriculture
- Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
- Rep. Lucy WeberDRanking Member· Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs
Also: Rep. Paige BeaucheminD, Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. Mark PearsonR, Rep. Gary WoodsD, Sen. David WattersD
Public testimony
20 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony
100% support0% oppose0% neutral
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Mar 4, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass18–0Overall100% yea
- Mar 11, 2026HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
- May 14, 2026SenateCommittee report: Referred to Interim Study5–0Overall100% yea
- May 14, 2026SenateVoice voteRefer to Interim Studyadopted
Hearings and debates
- Feb 18, 2026Public hearingHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamPublic Hearing
- Mar 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs24:52–26:451m 53slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Executive Session
- Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
- Apr 9, 2026Public hearingSenate Health and Human Services15:26–17:292m 3slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
- May 14, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Referred to Interim Study; Refer to Interim Study — adopted, voice vote
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 12
- Feb 18, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
- Mar 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
- Mar 4, 2026House: Ought to Pass 03/04/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 10 P. 22
- Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 46
- Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7
- Apr 9, 2026SenHearing: 04/09/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 13
- May 14, 2026Sen: Referred to Interim Study, 05/14/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 18
- May 14, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.