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HB 8579 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS ACT

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Enacted

Requires pharmacy benefit managers to apply for certificate of authority from DBR to operate such a business in this state. Empowers the health insurance commissioner to oversee pharmacy benefit managers and penalize violations.

Chamber
House
Introduced
May 22, 2026
Last action
May 28, 2026 — 05/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Susan Donovan D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled