SB256

Establishing safety and care requirements for clinician-administered drugs.

Chamber Passed·2/26/26

Establishes safety and care requirements for clinician-administered drugs in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire SB256 amends RSA 420-B to introduce a new section on the dispensing of clinician-administered drugs. This bill defines "clinician-administered drug" as an outpatient prescription drug that cannot be self-administered and is typically administered by a health care professional in a clinical setting. It mandates that health maintenance organizations and third parties cannot require pharmacies to dispense these drugs directly to patients if doing so would delay treatment. The act takes effect January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · Feb 26
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Executive Session

Apr 22

10:00 AM

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Work Session

History

May 14

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 2

May 1

House

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 6

Apr 22

House

Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229