This bill amends existing laws to enhance awareness of medical and religious exemptions related to childhood immunization requirements and to improve consumer knowledge regarding prescription drug pricing. Specifically, it directs the Department of Health and Human Services to include a statement in printed or electronic materials about childhood immunizations, indicating that "Medical and religious exemptions are available under New Hampshire law." Additionally, the department is required to provide a link to a webpage detailing current immunization exemptions. The bill also allows the department to adopt rules to implement these changes.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that pharmacies make reasonable efforts to inform consumers of their right to request the lowest available price for prescription drugs. This includes providing verbal instructions, signage, or printed materials. Pharmacies are also required to inform consumers about available pricing options upon request, which encompasses the cost under the consumer's insurance plan, the pharmacy's usual cash price, and any applicable coupons or discounts. The effective date for the first section of the bill is set for 90 days after passage, while the remainder will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 141-C:20-c, 141-C:21
As Amended by the House: 141-C:20-c, 141-C:21
As Amended by the Senate: 167:83, 78:24, 176:16, 178:26, 287-J:6, 284:21-j
Version adopted by both bodies: 167:83
HB1584 text: 141-C:20-c, 141-C:21