Bill Text - HB1321 (2026)

Relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.


Revision: Dec. 1, 2025, 10:18 a.m.

HB 1321  - AS INTRODUCED

 

 

2026 SESSION

26-2976

09/08

 

HOUSE BILL 1321

 

AN ACT relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

 

SPONSORS: Rep. Wade, Straf. 15; Rep. H. Howard, Straf. 4

 

COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

 

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ANALYSIS

 

This bill requires elective intravenous therapy to be prescribed and administered by certain licensed medical professionals.

 

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

26-2976

09/08

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six

 

AN ACT relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

 

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

 

1  New Subdivision; Provision of Elective Intravenous Therapy.  Amend RSA 329 by inserting after section 53 the following new subdivision:

Provision of Elective Intravenous Therapy

329:54  Definitions.  As used in this subdivision, "elective intravenous therapy" means a procedure:

I.  To administer fluids, nutrients, medications, or blood directly into a patient's bloodstream through a vein;

II.  That is sought by the patient to alleviate symptoms of temporary discomfort or improve temporary wellness; and

III.  That is not administered in a physician's office or a health facility licensed under RSA 151.

329:55  Provision of Elective Intravenous Therapy.

Elective intravenous therapy may only be prescribed or ordered by a physician licensed under this chapter, a physician associate licensed under RSA 328-D acting within the scope of their practice, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B acting within the scope of their practice.  

329:56  Administration of Elective Intravenous Therapy.

Elective intravenous therapy may only be administered by a physician licensed under this chapter, a physician associate licensed under RSA 328-D acting within the scope of their practice, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B acting within the scope of their practice, or a registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B acting within the scope of their practice.

2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.