HB 1791-FN (2018): allowing pharmacists to disclose information relative to lower cost drugs under the managed care law and relative to biological products dispensed by pharmacists.

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HB 1791-FN (2018)

allowing pharmacists to disclose information relative to lower cost drugs under the managed care law and relative to biological products dispensed by pharmacists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 164

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2018. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1637s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1637s). On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1637s). The committee's amendment (2018-1637s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1875s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was adopted on a roll call 24–0 on May 3, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 3, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1637s and 1875s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. John Hunt. On May 10, 2018 the House failed “Reconsider concurrence with amendments 1637s and 1875s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Knirk. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2018, making it Chapter 164 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 30, 2018, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • January 31, 2018: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2018, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2018, Senate: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment 1875s — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 3, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1637s and 2018-1875s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1637s and 1875s — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: Reconsider concurrence with amendments 1637s and 1875s — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/17/2018 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • January 30, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/30/2018 11:15 AM LOB 302
  • January 31, 2018: Executive Session: 01/31/2018 LOB 302
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/22/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/22/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Health and Human Services
  • March 20, 2018: Hearing: 03/20/2018, Room 101, LOB, 01:30 pm
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1637s , 04/26/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 26, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved to Remove HB 1791-FN from the Consent Calendar; 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection, MA; 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1637s , 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection, MA; 05/02/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1637s , 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-1637s , AA, VV; 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2018-1875s , RC 24Y-0N, AA; 05/03/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2018-1637s and 2018-1875s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/03/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1637s and 1875s (Rep. Hunt): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Reconsider concurrence with amendments 1637s and 1875s (Rep. Knirk): MF VV 05/10/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • June 7, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 06/07/2018; Chapter 164; I. Sec. 5 eff. 6/7/2018; II. Rem. eff. 1/1/2019

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 350 (2018): relative to biological products dispensed by pharmacists.

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