Committee Summary for Senate Health and Human Services (05/21/2025)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB117 201251611s 00:05:24.080 - 8:49:25 AM	Executive Session	relative to the substitution of biological products.	Layon, Erica(R)[A+]2025
HB316 00:09:58.720 - 8:53:59 AM	Executive Session	relative to reimbursement for ground ambulance services.	Hunt, John(R)[B+]2025
HB377 1884s 00:19:55.280 - 9:03:56 AM	Executive Session	(New Title) relative to health care professionals administering hormone treatments and puberty blockers and relative to recognizing the second Thursday in October as children's environmental health day.	Mazur, Lisa(R)[A]2025

HB117 201251611s: Senator Long Information Only00:05:24.080 - 8:49:25 AM; Senator Long led the committee in the pledge of allegiance at the beginning of the meeting.
HB117 201251611s: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:06:28.400 - 8:50:29 AM; An unnamed senator moved to go into executive session, which was seconded and approved.
HB117 201251611s: Unnamed Senator Support00:07:21.000 - 8:51:22 AM; An unnamed senator moved to recommend 'ought to pass' on House Bill 117, which was seconded. They also moved an amendment 201251611s, seconded by Senator Birdsel. The amendment defines 'biosimilar' and points to the correct section of the US code (42 US code section 262I3) to ensure the proper definition is included in the statute. A typo was noted regarding missing quotation marks after 'bioimilarity' on line nine, which will be fixed with a committee amendment.
HB117 201251611s: Unnamed Senator Support00:08:40.000 - 8:52:41 AM; The unnamed senator explained that the amendment could save money by allowing substitution of biosimilar products under FDA guidelines. The amendment was voted on and passed, followed by a vote to pass House Bill 117 as amended.
HB316: Senator Apprentice Information Only00:09:58.720 - 8:53:59 AM; Senator Apprentice discussed House Bill 316, which aims to prohibit balance billing and stabilize the emergency medical services system through rate setting. A compromise was reached, not ready for prime time, that includes a temporary rate of 325% of Medicare for two years, prohibiting balance billing, encouraging ambulance services to go in-network, and establishing a permanent out-of-network minimum rate schedule. A commission will be set up to review rates and EMS system issues, and a new cost study will be conducted due to flaws in the previous one.
HB316: Senator Roford Support00:14:16.560 - 8:58:17 AM; Senator Roford supported the re-referral of House Bill 316, stating that a tentative agreement has been reached to eliminate balance billing and provide stabilization for EMS services. He highlighted the importance of this agreement for ensuring EMS services are available when needed.
HB316: Senator Birdsell Support00:15:17.920 - 8:59:18 AM; Senator Birdsell thanked Senator Apprentice and others involved in the negotiation of House Bill 316, emphasizing the collaborative effort to reach an agreement that benefits all parties and serves the public.
HB316: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:16:29.279 - 9:00:30 AM; An unnamed senator asked about the temporary in-network rate schedule, and it was explained that it initiates the contracting process to encourage synchronization between ambulance services and insurance plans, aiming to avoid future issues when the rate expires.
HB316: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:17:24.240 - 9:01:25 AM; An unnamed senator added that the 'any willing provider' provision and standardized contract provisions are intended to incentivize in-network contracting, with penalties for delays in the process.
HB316: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:18:22.080 - 9:02:23 AM; The motion to re-refer House Bill 316 was approved, and it was decided not to put it on the consent calendar.
HB377 1884s: Unnamed Senator Support00:19:55.280 - 9:03:56 AM; An unnamed senator moved to pass House Bill 377 and introduced amendment 1884s. The amendment removes the felony provision for violations, instead referring them to the Board of Medicine for adjudication. It also grandfathers current treatments, allowing them to continue.
HB377 1884s: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:21:03.440 - 9:05:04 AM; An unnamed senator proposed changing 'may' to 'shall' in the amendment's text regarding administrative discipline, to align with other medical practice provisions.
HB377 1884s: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:22:16.400 - 9:06:17 AM; An unnamed senator clarified that the Board of Medicine investigates violations and may impose discipline, but the amendment ensures that any violation must be referred to the board.
HB377 1884s: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:23:33.640 - 9:07:34 AM; An unnamed senator suggested changing the text to 'a person who has been found to violate' to clarify that disciplinary action follows a process of investigation and finding of violation.
HB377 1884s: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:24:44.960 - 9:08:45 AM; An unnamed senator proposed the final text of the amendment, specifying that a person found to have violated the section by the Board of Medicine shall be subject to administrative disciplinary action under RSA 310 and shall not be subject to criminal liability.
HB377 1884s: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:28:25.200 - 9:12:26 AM; An unnamed senator withdrew the motion for amendment 1884s and moved to adopt the committee amendment, which was seconded and passed.
HB377 1884s: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:29:37.039 - 9:13:38 AM; An unnamed senator introduced amendment 1610s, proposed by Senator Inis, which provides a private right of action for those harmed by the bill. The amendment was discussed but withdrawn for further review before the floor session.
HB377 1884s: Unnamed Senator Information Only00:31:42.840 - 9:15:43 AM; The motion to pass House Bill 377 as amended was approved by a vote of 3 to 2, and it was decided not to put it on the consent calendar.

Rochefort, David(Chairman)(R)[B-]2025	Avard, Kevin(V Chairman)(R)[B]2025	Birdsell, Regina(R)[B-]2025
Prentiss, Suzanne(D)[F]2025	Long, Pat(D)[F]2025