Manufacturers prohibited from advertising prescription drugs on television.
This bill prohibits drug manufacturers from advertising prescription drugs directly to consumers on television. It applies to companies licensed to manufacture prescription medications in Minnesota and prevents them from using TV commercials to promote the sale of these drugs to the public. The law would be enforced by the state attorney general, who could take action against any manufacturer that violates this advertising ban. This measure aims to restrict how prescription medications are marketed through television media without changing other aspects of drug regulation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 9, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Elkins
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Kari Rehrauer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Matt Norris
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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