HI HB18 | 2021 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB18
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-27 - Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
Pending: House Health, Human Services, & Homelessness Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 21 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-27 - Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
Pending: House Health, Human Services, & Homelessness Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to set the maximum wholesale prices of common prescription drugs based upon Canadian price regulations. Prohibits drug makers and distributors from removing prescription drugs from Hawaii markets. Prohibits various health plans and pharmacies from purchasing prescription drugs in excess of the maximum wholesale price.
Title
Related To Prescription Drug Costs.
Sponsors
| Rep. Roy Takumi [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-27 | House | Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
| 2021-01-21 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| 2021-01-20 | House | Pending introduction. |
Same As/Similar To
HB18 (Carry Over) 2021-01-27 - Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
SB604 (Same As) 2021-01-27 - Referred to HTH, CPN.
SB604 (Same As) 2021-01-27 - Referred to HTH, CPN.
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=18&year=2021 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HB18_.HTM |
