Revision: March 26, 2026, 10:43 a.m.
Sen. Ricciardi, Dist 9
March 20, 2026
2026-1239s
07/05
Floor Amendment to SB 665-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to pharmacy benefits managers, managed care laws, and notice of drug pricing options.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 12 with the following:
13 New Subdivision; Drug Pricing Options. Amend RSA 318 by inserting after section 47-m the following new subdivision:
Drug Pricing Options
318:47-n Notice of Drug Pricing Options.
I. Every pharmacy licensed in this state shall make reasonable efforts to notify consumers of their right to request the lowest available price for a prescription drug. Such notice may include, but is not limited to, verbal instruction from pharmacy staff, signage at check out, or printed material available for consumers to read.
II. A pharmacy shall, upon request of a consumer, inform the consumer of available pricing options for a prescription drug, including the consumer’s cost under the consumer’s insurance plan, the pharmacy’s usual and customary cash price, and any available coupons, discounts, or rebate programs.
14 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
2026-1239s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Requires written agreement to be formed between pharmacy benefits managers and health carriers before benefits managers can operate.
II. Amends pharmacy benefits manager reporting and examination requirements.
III. Raises the value of the maximum administrative fine that can be levied for violations of the state's pharmacy benefits manger laws.
IV. Requires pharmacies to make efforts to notify consumers of their right to request the lowest available price for prescription drugs.