2024 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

H7879: Prohibits any health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, or other third-party payor from discriminating against any 340B entity participating in a drug discount program.

Legislative Summary

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DEFENDING AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS ACT - Prohibits any health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, or other third-party payor from discriminating against any 340B entity participating in a drug discount program.

Bill History

3/4/2024
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
House of Representatives
3/15/2024
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2024)
House of Representatives
3/19/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/4/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Health & Human Services(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session

Sponsors

Independent: 1
Republican: 1
Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Jon Brien
Jon Brien
Independent

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/4/202491.2 KB