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SB 647 · 2026 · Senate · Health and Human Services Committee

Prescription drug discount program

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authorizing the department of insurance to participate in a cooperative procurement group via an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.

Authorizes the department of insurance to participate in a cooperative procurement group through an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · May 14, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill authorizes the department of insurance to participate in a cooperative procurement group via an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.

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

“The department of insurance is authorized to participate in a cooperative procurement group via an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.”
Section 1
“Such agreement shall be subject to the approval of the governor and the executive council.”
Section 1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David RochefortRPrimeChair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
  • Sen. Regina BirdsellRMajority Leader
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRVice Chair· Health and Human Services
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader

Also: Sen. Tara ReardonD

Public testimony

161 signed in online · 27 wrote testimony

99% support1% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I support this bill for a number of reasons. It is a proven idea working in other states; it saves money on prescriptions for citizens making it more likely that they will not skip doses or refills; thus it has enhances health, which in turn SAVES MONEY for the state in avoided undue health costs due to untreated conditions.…”
— Daniel Wise, Concord · AARPsupports
“I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has worked in psych nursing for over a decade, and too many times my patients have to go without the medication best suited for their condition.…”
— Aslynn Romano, Concordsupports
“As a retired nurse and concerned New Hampshire citizen, I would like to submit testimony on behalf of myself in support of SB647. After decades caring for patients across our state, I’ve seen firsthand how critical affordable prescription drugs are to keeping people healthy and independent.…”
— Anne LaForce, Laconiasupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 26, 2026SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass5–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 26, 2026SenateVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Apr 29, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Refer for Interim Study15–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • May 14, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Mar 11, 2026Public hearingSenate Health and Human Services1:24:30–1:28:574m 27slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 26, 2026Floor debateSenate floor1:49:13–1:51:001m 47slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Ought to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 15, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairsfrom 5:47:12located in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Apr 22, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamSubcommittee Work Session
  • Apr 29, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; Executive Session
  • May 14, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
  2. Mar 11, 2026SenHearing: 03/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 9
  3. Mar 26, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 11
  4. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  5. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 9 P. 55
  6. Apr 15, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/15/2026 02:15 pm GP 229
  7. Apr 22, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  8. Apr 29, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  9. Apr 29, 2026House: Refer for Interim Study 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 10
  10. May 14, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 10

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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