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HB1321 • 2026

relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Alice Wade (D), Heath Howard (D)
Last action
2026-03-05
Official status
HOUSE
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

What This Bill Does

  • relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-05 H

    Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 19

  2. 2026-02-25 H

    Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 16

  3. 2026-02-11 H

    Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158

  4. 2026-02-03 H

    Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 10:30 am GP 158

  5. 2025-12-01 H

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 15

Official Summary Text

relative to the regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

Current Bill Text

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HB 1321 - AS INTRODUCED

2026 SESSION
26-2976
09/08

HOUSE BILL
1321

AN ACT
relative to the
regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

SPONSORS: Rep. Wade, Straf. 15; Rep. H. Howard, Straf. 4

COMMITTEE: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

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ANALYSIS

This bill requires elective intravenous therapy to be prescribed and administered by certain licensed medical professionals.

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26-2976
09/08

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six

AN ACT
relative to the
regulation of the provision of elective intravenous therapy.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Subdivision; Provision of Elective Intravenous Therapy. Amend RSA 329 by inserting after section 53 the following new subdivision:
Provision of Elective Intravenous Therapy
329:54 Definitions. As used in this subdivision, "elective intravenous therapy" means a procedure:
I. To administer fluids, nutrients, medications, or blood directly into a patient's bloodstream through a vein;
II. That is sought by the patient to alleviate symptoms of temporary discomfort or improve temporary wellness; and
III. That is not administered in a physician's office or a health facility licensed under RSA 151.
329:55 Provision of Elective Intravenous Therapy.
Elective intravenous therapy may only be prescribed or ordered by a physician licensed under this chapter, a physician associate licensed under RSA 328-D acting within the scope of their practice, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B acting within the scope of their practice.
329:56 Administration of Elective Intravenous Therapy.
Elective intravenous therapy may only be administered by a physician licensed under this chapter, a physician associate licensed under RSA 328-D acting within the scope of their practice, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B acting within the scope of their practice, or a registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B acting within the scope of their practice.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.