New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 126 — relative to prescriptions for certain controlled drugs.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 80; eff. 07/21/2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 28, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill modifies rules on prescriptions for certain controlled drugs.

This bill updates regulations regarding how prescriptions for specific controlled substances are handled. It aims to streamline the prescription process for these medications.

Summary

relative to prescriptions for certain controlled drugs.

Bill Text

Amendments

4 amendments

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/22/2026; Chapter 80; eff. 07/21/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1674e: AA VV (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-1674e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-3030s (Rep. W. MacDonald): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 8

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-3030s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  8. Committee Amendment # 2025-3030s, AA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3030s, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 46

  10. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/08/2025; SJ 12

  11. Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/08/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 20

  12. Hearing: 03/26/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am; SC 14

  13. Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7

  14. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0184h: MA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 8

  15. Amendment # 2025-0184h: AA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 8

  16. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0184h 02/05/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 12 P. 7

  17. Executive Session: 01/23/2025 01:15 pm LOB 201

  18. Public Hearing: 01/23/2025 01:15 pm LOB 201

  19. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 2 P. 7

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

411 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 126 do?
relative to prescriptions for certain controlled drugs.
Who sponsors HB 126?
HB 126 is sponsored by Daniel Popovici-Muller (Republican), David Nagel (Democrat), Dan McGuire (Republican), and Jonah Wheeler (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 126?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 126?
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