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New HampshireHB1172025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

HB117

Sponsored By: Erica J Layon (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Pharmacists can substitute lower-cost biologics

Beginning 60 days after passage, pharmacists may give you an interchangeable biologic instead of the one written on your prescription. The swap only occurs for products the FDA lists as interchangeable or therapeutically equivalent. This can lower what you pay if a covered lower-cost option exists.

You or your doctor can block a switch

A pharmacist cannot substitute if your prescriber marks the prescription “medically necessary,” uses an equivalent electronic or oral instruction, or says so when calling in. You can also tell the pharmacist you do not want a substitute. Blocking a swap can keep you on the original brand and may cost more.

Clear labels and FDA info on biologics

Labels on dispensed biologics must show the product’s proper (nonproprietary) name and the maker. The law defines what counts as a biological product and what “proper name” means, using FDA terms. The Board of Pharmacy must link to the FDA lists of licensed, biosimilar, and interchangeable products.

You get notice; your doctor is told

If an interchangeable biologic is dispensed, the pharmacist or their designee must tell you. Within 3 business days, they must record the exact product name and maker in a system your prescriber can access, or contact the prescriber. They do not need to notify when no interchangeable exists or when a refill is unchanged.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Erica J Layon

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Anita D Burroughs

    Democratic • House

  • Carry Spier

    Democratic • House

  • Jim A Kofalt

    Republican • House

  • John Michael Potucek

    Republican • House

  • Jonah Orion Wheeler

    Democratic • House

  • Suzanne M. Prentiss

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 163; eff. 09/13/2025 HJ 18

    7/22/2025House

  2. Without Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 06/05/2025; SJ 15

    7/8/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59

    7/7/2025House

  4. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18

    7/3/2025Senate

  5. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2325s (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA VV 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 10

    6/12/2025House

  6. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-2325s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/05/2025; SJ 15

    6/5/2025Senate

  7. Committee Amendment # 2025-2325s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15

    6/5/2025Senate

  8. Hearing: 04/02/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am; SC 15

    3/26/2025Senate

  9. Introduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 9

    3/24/2025Senate

  10. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 17

    3/20/2025House

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC)

    3/10/2025House

  12. Executive Session: 02/19/2025 11:30 am LOB 202-204

    3/10/2025House

  13. Public Hearing: 02/19/2025 11:30 am LOB 202-204

    2/13/2025House

  14. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 2 P. 6

    1/6/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    7/3/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/6/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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