HB 1249 (2026): authorizing pharmacists to provide certain medical devices associated with prescribed medication.
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HB 1249 (2026)
authorizing pharmacists to provide certain medical devices associated with prescribed medication.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2026, with 20 people signed in online: 20 in support. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Daniel Veilleux (D - Hills 34) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paige Beauchemin (D - Hills 3)
- Rep. Seth King (R - Coos 4)
- Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 5)
- Rep. Gary Woods (D - Merr 30)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
- March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 9, 2026, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 122-123
- May 14, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 18, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
- March 4, 2026: Executive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
- March 4, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/04/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services
- April 9, 2026: Hearing: 04/09/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:00 pm
- May 14, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/14/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 14, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/14/2026