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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act. Defines terms. Provides that no person, including a pharmaceutical manufacturer, may deny, restrict, prohibit, condition, or otherwise interfere with, either directly or indirectly, the acquisition of a 340B drug by, or delivery of a 340B drug to, a 340B covered entity or a 340B contract pharmacy authorized to receive 340B drugs on behalf of the 340B covered entity unless such receipt is prohibited by federal law. Provides that no person, including a pharmaceutical manufacturer, may impose any restriction on the ability of a 340B covered entity to contract with or designate a 340B contract pharmacy including restrictions relating to the number, location, ownership, or type of 340B contract pharmacy. Provides that no person, including a pharmaceutical manufacturer, may require or compel a 340B covered entity or 340B contract pharmacy to submit or otherwise provide ingredient cost or pricing data pertinent to 340B drugs unless required by State or federal law; institute requirements in any way relating to how a 340B covered entity manages its inventory of 340B drugs that are not required by a State or federal agency, including requirements relating to the frequency or scope of audits of inventory management systems of a 340B covered entity or a 340B contract pharmacy; or submit data or information that is not required by State or federal law as a condition for a 340B covered entity, its 340B contract pharmacy, or a location otherwise authorized by a 340B covered entity to receive 340B drugs. Sets forth provisions concerning enforcement of this Act; preemption of this Act; and severability of this Act. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act, aims to protect the ability of healthcare providers participating in the 340B drug discount program to acquire and distribute discounted medications. The bill defines key terms like 340B covered entities (healthcare organizations qualifying for discounted drugs) and 340B contract pharmacies (pharmacies contracted to dispense these drugs). It prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers from interfering with the acquisition or delivery of 340B drugs, imposing restrictions on contract pharmacies, or requiring additional reporting beyond what is legally mandated. The legislation allows both the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and 340B covered entities to take legal action against violations, with potential penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. The bill recognizes the state's interest in ensuring healthcare access, particularly for rural and medically underserved communities, and includes provisions to ensure the law does not conflict with federal regulations. Importantly, the bill aims to address limitations that drug manufacturers have been placing on the distribution of discounted medications, which can impede patient access to affordable healthcare services.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (27)
Dave Koehler (D)*,
Terri Bryant (R),
Javier Cervantes (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Paul Faraci (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Dale Fowler (R),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Napoleon Harris (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Patrick Joyce (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Rob Martwick (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Willie Preston (D),
Sue Rezin (R),
Mike Simmons (D),
Steve Stadelman (D),
Jil Tracy (R),
Sally Turner (R),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Celina Villanueva (D),
Ram Villivalam (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2385&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2385sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2385.htm |
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