New HampshireInsurance department could join group for prescription drug discounts
The Department of Insurance could join a shared purchasing group for a prescription drug discount program, if the governor and executive council approve its agreement.
What it does
The Department of Insurance may join a group working across governments to arrange a prescription drug discount program, if the governor and executive council approve the agreement.
Argument forJoining a shared purchasing group could help the department arrange a prescription drug discount program for people seeking lower drug prices.
Argument againstApproval from two state leaders could slow the department’s participation and delay a discount program for people seeking lower drug prices.
More detail
The Department of Insurance may join a group working across governments to arrange a prescription drug discount program. The authorization applies to a cooperative purchasing group joined through an agreement between governments. The governor and executive council must approve the agreement. If enacted, the act would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 21Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/16/2026 (Vote 11-0; )Latest
- Oct 1Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Aug 21Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- May 14Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 10
- May 1Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 10
- Apr 22Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Apr 16Subcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- Apr 9Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 02:15 pm GP 229
- Mar 27Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 9 P. 55Minor
- Mar 26Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7Passed Senate
- Mar 18Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 11Minor
- Mar 4Hearing: 03/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 9
- 2025
- Nov 25Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1Introduced
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