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LA HB264

LA HB264
Provides for transparency and compensation practices relative to pharmacy benefit managers (EN +$90,000 SG EX See Note)


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Introduced
04/01/2025
In Committee
06/04/2025
Crossed Over
05/27/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact the heading of Subpart C-1 of Part II of Chapter 6 of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, R.S. 22:1863, 1865 (Section heading), and 1867, R.S. 40:2869(A) and (B) and 2870(A)(4) and (5)(a), and R.S. 44:4.1(B)(11), to enact R.S. 22:1868, 1868.1, 1869, 1870, and 1871, and to repeal R.S. 22:1657.1, 1860.2, and 1860.3(E) and R.S. 40:2870(A)(5)(b), relative to pharmacy

AI Summary

This bill provides comprehensive regulations for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Louisiana, aimed at increasing transparency, protecting local pharmacies, and preventing unfair pricing practices. The legislation establishes new requirements for PBMs, including prohibiting spread pricing and effective rate pricing for local pharmacies, mandating that all manufacturer rebates be passed through to plan sponsors, and requiring annual transparency reports. Key provisions include creating an appeal process for pharmacies to challenge reimbursement rates, ensuring that pharmacies are reimbursed at or above their drug acquisition costs, and establishing a Pharmacy Benefit Manager Enforcement Fund. The bill defines important terms like "local pharmacy" and "specialty drug," and creates a PBM Monitoring Advisory Council within the Department of Insurance to oversee these regulations. PBMs will now be required to disclose management fees, pass through manufacturer rebates, and submit detailed annual reports about their financial practices. The enforcement of most provisions will begin on January 1, 2027, giving PBMs time to adapt to the new requirements, and violations can result in penalties under unfair trade practices laws, with the potential for restitution and treble damages.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (69)

Michael Echols (R)* Beryl Amedée (R),  Tony Bacala (R),  Larry Bagley (R),  Dennis Bamburg (R),  Adam Bass (R),  Michael Bayham (R),  Beau Beaullieu (R),  Stephanie Berault (R),  Beth Billings (R),  Delisha Boyd (D),  Rhonda Butler (R),  Joshua Carlson (R),  Barbara Carpenter (D),  Dewith Carrier (R),  Robby Carter (D),  Kim Carver (R),  Tehmi Chassion (D),  Emily Chenevert (R),  Kimberly Coates (R),  Vincent Cox (R),  Raymond Crews (R),  Daryl Deshotel (R),  Phillip DeVillier (R),  Kellee Dickerson (R),  Jessica Domangue (R),  Kathy Edmonston (R),  Peter Egan (R),  Julie Emerson (R),  Les Farnum (R),  Gabe Firment (R),  Bryan Fontenot (R),  Brian Glorioso (R),  Troy Hebert (R),  Dodie Horton (R),  Jason Hughes (D),  John Illg (R),  Steven Jackson (D),  Mike Johnson (R),  Travis Johnson (D),  Edmond Jordan (D),  Tim Kerner (R),  Vanessa LaFleur (D),  Jacob Landry (R),  Shane Mack (R),  Denise Marcelle (D),  Danny McCormick (R),  Jack McFarland (R),  Wayne McMahen (R),  Dixon McMakin (R),  Michael Melerine (R),  Dustin Miller (D),  Candace Newell (D),  Joe Orgeron (R),  Chuck Owen (R),  Troy Romero (R),  Rodney Schamerhorn (R),  Laurie Schlegel (R),  Annie Spell (R),  Vinney St. Blanc (R),  Joe Stagni (R),  Sylvia Taylor (D),  Francis Thompson (R),  Chris Turner (R),  Debbie Villio (R),  Joy Walters (D),  Roger Wilder (R),  Jeffrey Wiley (R),  John Wyble (R), 

Last Action

Effective date: 06/20/2025. (on 06/20/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB264&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for HB264 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1430008
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1427659
Fiscal Note - HB264 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425342
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425312
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB264 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423909
Fiscal Note - HB264 ReEngrossed With Senate Floor Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423434
Senate Floor Amendment #2984 Bass Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422437
Fiscal Note - HB264 ReEngrossed With Senate Cmte Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422381
Senate Committee Amendment #2863 INS Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421721
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB264 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421990
Senate Committee Amendment #2822 INS Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421473
Senate Committee Amendment #2824 INS Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421478
Fiscal Note - HB264 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1417497
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416551
House Committee Amendment #3225 H&G Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416535
Analysis - Digest of HB264 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416717
House Committee Amendment #3153 H&G Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415978
Fiscal Note - HB264 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416150
House Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #1827 Horton Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415510
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415179
House Committee Amendment #2887 INS Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415150
Analysis - Digest of HB264 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415261
House Committee Amendment #2836 INS Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414557
House Committee Amendment #2534 INS Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1412961
House Committee Amendment #2789 INS Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414250
House Committee Amendment #1861 INS Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409148
House Committee Amendment #1713 INS Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1408609
Fiscal Note - HB264 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409234
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1401324
Analysis - Digest of HB264 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1401339
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