authorizing the department of insurance to participate in a cooperative procurement group via an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.
SB 647 authorizes New Hampshire's Department of Insurance to join a cooperative group with other states to secure lower prices on prescription drugs through a discount program. The bill enables the department to form an intergovernmental agreement for this purpose, requiring approval from the governor and executive council. This would directly affect the Department of Insurance's operations and potentially reduce prescription drug costs for state residents. The program would take effect on July 1, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Aug 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Nov 25, 2025
Last action Aug 21, 2026
Floor votes
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Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Aug 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 10
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
lower
Mar 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 9 P. 55
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 11
upper
Nov 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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