Bill > HB1549

This bill amends the Mississippi Consumer Protection Law to add a new provision that makes violations of the Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act (which covers sections 41-149-1 through 41-149-11) an unfair trade practice. By doing so, the bill expands the legal mechanisms for enforcing the Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act, allowing consumers or state authorities to take action against entities that violate the prescription drug cost protections. The amendment is specifically added to section 75-24-5, which lists prohibited unfair methods of competition and deceptive trade practices. This means that any violation of the prescription drug cost regulations can now be treated as a consumer protection issue, potentially leading to legal remedies or penalties. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and regulatory bodies time to prepare for the new legal standard. This change aims to provide additional legal recourse and strengthen protections for consumers in the prescription drug market by making such violations subject to consumer protection laws.

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