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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the District of Columbia, to establish a drug discount program by entering into a cooperative purchasing agreement with a prescription drug discount program for the purpose of lowering prescription drug costs for District residents.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a prescription drug discount card program, which will be managed by the Department of Health, to help lower the cost of medications for all District residents, regardless of their insurance status. To achieve this, the Mayor will enter into a "cooperative purchasing agreement," which is a formal arrangement to buy services or goods together to get better prices, with a prescription drug discount program, potentially including a multi-state non-profit consortium. The bill also allows the Mayor to issue necessary rules to implement this program and outlines the process for the bill to become law, including mayoral approval and a period of congressional review.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0593 Published in the DC Register (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0593 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61166/Introduction/B26-0593-Introduction.pdf |
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