HB 1217 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

HEALTH: Provides with respect to pharmacy benefit managers

This bill strengthens oversight of pharmacy benefit managers in Louisiana by establishing a $1 million civil penalty for violations of the law. It creates a new state fund to finance a transparency portal that publishes manager data, a restitution system for harmed individuals, and grants to support independent and rural pharmacies. The legislation also authorizes money from this fund to help consumers navigate prescription drug benefits and aims to lower drug costs for residents.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026

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What changed between versions

HB1217 Reengrossed → HB1217 Engrossed · 2 edits · Apr 29, 2026

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from 'Reengrossed' to 'Engrossed,' reducing the total page count from 7 to 6. The most significant substantive change is the revision of the penalty clause, which now explicitly defines any violation as an 'unfair or deceptive act or practice,' broadening the legal basis for enforcement beyond just imposing a fine.

Scope change

The scope of enforcement was expanded by clarifying that violations constitute unfair or deceptive acts, in addition to triggering civil penalties.

ENFORCEMENT

The penalty section was updated to state that any violation of the subpart constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice, providing a clearer legal standard for the attorney general to pursue civil actions.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was changed from 'Reengrossed' to 'Engrossed,' and the page count was updated from 7 to 6, reflecting final edits and consolidation of the text.

Floor votes · House Apr 29, 2026

How they voted

93–0

Passed · 12 other

Total votes 105

Apr 29, 2026

D Democratic33

25 Yea 8

75% Yea

R Republican72

68 Yea 4

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 93, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

lower

Apr 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported with amendments (10-0).

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors