AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST PROTECTION (Prohibits the state, ERISA or any health plans to purchase referenced drugs for a cost higher than the referenced rate.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2021
Last action Mar 22, 2021
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 22, 2021
Legislature · Passed
03/22/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced
02/24/2021 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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