2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H5634: 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.
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Bill History
2/26/2025
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
House of Representatives
4/4/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
House of Representatives
4/10/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Health & Human Services(House of Representatives)
Sponsors
Independent: 1
Democrat: 2
Republican: 2
Primary Sponsor

Jon Brien
Independent