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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeals certain prohibitions on the imposition of fees, conditions, or requirements on community retail pharmacies that are not imposed on mail order pharmacies.
AI Summary
This bill aims to create more equitable conditions for community retail pharmacies by removing certain restrictions that previously applied to them but not to mail-order pharmacies, which are businesses that dispense prescription drugs through the mail. The legislation finds that allowing consumers more choices in how they receive their medications, including through mail-order options, can lead to cost savings, convenience, and better adherence to prescriptions, especially for maintenance medications. Specifically, the bill repeals provisions that prohibited prescription drug plans or pharmacy benefit managers from imposing different copayments, fees, or administrative requirements on beneficiaries who use community retail pharmacies compared to those who use mail-order pharmacies, and it removes other stipulations that could unfairly burden retail pharmacies.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Last Action
The committee on HHS deferred the measure. (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2283&year=2026 |
| SB2283_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2283_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2283_.HTM |
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