HB1318 Renewing the committee to study non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain.
Renewing the committee to study non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Study committee itself has minimal cost; findings could eventually lead to coverage of alternative treatments that may reduce long-term healthcare spending.
Your Community
Addresses the opioid crisis by studying alternatives to prescription painkillers, benefiting communities hit hard by addiction.
Your Freedom
Could expand patient choices for pain management beyond pharmaceutical options.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Sponsor
David Nagel (R)
The Short Version
Renews a study committee focused on non-drug pain treatment alternatives for chronic pain patients. This is particularly relevant given the ongoing opioid crisis and the need to explore therapies like physical therapy, acupuncture, and other alternatives.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Chronic pain patients
- ▲ Alternative medicine practitioners
- ▲ Communities affected by opioid crisis
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Minimal - study committee costs only
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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