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SB 247 · 2026 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee

Pharmacy reimbursement protections

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prohibiting network exclusion for pharmacies that refuse to dispense a prescription of the PBM reimbursement that is below the pharmacy's acquisition cost.

Permits pharmacies to decline filling prescriptions when reimbursement from a pharmacy benefits manager is below acquisition cost, excludes Medicaid from this option, and makes noncompliance with related standards a consumer protection violation.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill permits a pharmacy to decline to fill a prescription if reimbursement from the pharmacy benefits manager is less than the pharmacy's acquisition cost. The bill also defines pharmacy services administrative organization for purposes of pharmacy and PBM contract negotiation and administration.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David RochefortRPrimeChair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRVice Chair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
  • Rep. Brian ColeRVice Chair· Housing
  • Rep. Carry SpierDDeputy Ranking Member· Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-03-129:45 amSenate Health and Human ServicesLOB 101Public hearing
  • 2025-04-2310:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-05-0710:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-05-271:15 pmHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsLOB 302-304Public hearing
  • 2025-09-1010:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2025-10-2811:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 3
  2. Mar 12, 2025SenHearing: 03/12/2025, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 am; SC 12
  3. Mar 27, 2025Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1173s, 03/27/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14
  4. Mar 27, 2025SenSB 247 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
  5. Mar 27, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-1173s, AF, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
  6. Mar 27, 2025SenSen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2025-1401s, AA, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
  7. Mar 27, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1401s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
  8. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 11 P. 113
  9. Apr 23, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/23/2025 11:00 am LOB 302-304
  10. May 7, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 05/07/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  11. May 27, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 05/27/2025 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
  12. May 28, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  13. Sep 10, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 229
  14. Oct 28, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 10/28/2025 11:00 am GP 229
  15. Oct 28, 2025House: Refer for Interim Study 10/28/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 5
  16. Jan 7, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 46

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.