SB665 Relative to pharmacy benefits managers, managed care laws, notice of drug pricing optionsand pharmacy benefit manager business practices.
Relative to pharmacy benefits managers, managed care laws, notice of drug pricing optionsand pharmacy benefit manager business practices.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Beneficial
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Directly saves consumers money by ensuring they always pay the lowest available price for prescriptions instead of being overcharged.
Your Community
Addresses a widespread problem where consumers unknowingly overpay for medications, especially affecting seniors and uninsured.
Your Freedom
Empowers consumers with transparent pricing and protects them from a system that often obscures the best price.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 27
Sponsor
Denise Ricciardi (R)
The Short Version
Requires pharmacies to charge consumers the lowest available price for prescriptions, whether that's the insurance copay, cash price, or discount card price. Prevents consumers from overpaying.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All prescription drug consumers
- ▲ Seniors
- ▲ Uninsured and underinsured residents
- ▲ Families with high prescription costs
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Pharmacies and PBMs that profit from price opacity
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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