New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1638: creating a bypass mechanism for health insurer step therapy protocols when medically necessary.

In committee Last action October 19, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 11-0; )

Plain-language summary

HB 1638 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: creating a bypass mechanism for health insurer step therapy protocols when medically necessary. Primary sponsor: Dave Nagel (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 11-0; ).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dave Nagel (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.