Rep. Kristin Bahner

Co-sponsor HF 5470

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Pharmacy benefit manager business practices modified, pharmacy benefit manager general reimbursement practices established, and maximum allowable cost pricing requirements modified.

Maddy summaryThis bill regulates how pharmacy benefit managers operate in Minnesota by establishing clearer rules for reimbursement and pricing. It directly affects pharmacy benefit managers, pharmacies, and health insurance plans by requiring fair dealing and prohibiting deceptive practices. Key provisions ban charging pharmacies fees for processing claims, forbid paying pharmacies less than the rates given to the manager's own affiliates, and explicitly outlaw the use of spread pricing. Additionally, the law mandates that managers provide transparent pricing data to pharmacies and update these lists frequently when drug costs rise significantly.

In committee May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 5469

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Pharmacy benefit managers and health carriers required to include lower-cost drugs in their formularies, and formulary structure and formulary tiering for each health plan required to give preference to drug with lowest out-of-pocket cost to patient.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmacy benefit managers and health carriers in Minnesota to include lower-cost generic and biosimilar drugs on their drug lists whenever a more expensive brand-name version is covered. It mandates that these plans structure their coverage tiers to prioritize medications that result in the lowest out-of-pocket costs for patients, such as co-pays and coinsurance. Additionally, the law forces plans to immediately add new generic or biosimilar drugs to their lists if they are cheaper than existing options and removes barriers like prior authorization for the lowest-cost alternatives. These changes directly affect health insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers by altering how they select and organize covered medications to reduce expenses for individuals.

In committee May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4822

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Tax-forfeited property excess sale proceed distribution modified, and money appropriated.

In committee May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4300

Passed · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Firearm safe storage standards established and criminal penalties provided for failing to meet those standards, and money appropriated.

Passed May 6, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 3700

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Notice and public hearings for hospital closures, curtailment of operations, relocation of services, and cessation in offering services governing requirements modified; penalties provided; and right of first refusal before the sale of hospital or hospital campus established.

In committee May 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4200

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Continued publication of annual adverse health event report required, retaliation against patient care staff prohibited, and enforcement provided.

In committee May 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 3527

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Minnesota Voting Rights Act established, legislative findings made, actions by political subdivisions or other officials or entities with responsibilities related to election administration that result in voter suppression or vote dilution prohibited, civil cause of action established for violations, prior notice required for claims, and remedies established.

In committee May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 601

Passed · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Lost and stolen firearms required to be reported promptly to law enforcement, and money appropriated.

Passed Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4593

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Advisory citizens' redistricting commission established, redistricting principles and redistricting requirements established, constitutional amendment to establish an independent citizen's redistricting commission proposed, and money appropriated.

In committee Apr 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HF 2257

In committee · Minnesota House · Lead sponsor

Minnesota Age-Appropriate Design Code Act created, obligations placed on businesses regarding children's consumer information, and attorney general enforcement provided.

In committee Apr 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track