relative to the substitution of biological products.
This bill defines key terms for substituting biological products (like insulin or cancer treatments made from living organisms) in New Hampshire. It specifies that a "biosimilar" is a product highly similar to an original with no meaningful differences in safety or effectiveness, and an "interchangeable" product meets federal standards for safe substitution without requiring a doctor's specific order. These definitions will guide pharmacists when replacing a prescribed biological product with a biosimilar or interchangeable alternative. The bill directly affects pharmacists, healthcare providers, and patients by establishing a clear legal framework for substitution, aligning with federal guidelines.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Jan 6, 2025
Signed Jul 22, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Jul 22, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2025; Chapter 163; eff. 09/13/2025 HJ 18
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2325s (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA VV 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 10
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-2325s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
upper
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment # 2025-2325s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
upper
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2325s, 06/05/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 24
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 9
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 17
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC)
lower
Jan 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 2 P. 6
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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