NY S06940 | 2017-2018 | General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 13 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-03-06 - SUBSTITUTED BY A8781
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from prohibiting pharmacies from disclosing to consumers the cost of prescription medication, the availability of alternative medications or alternative means of purchasing prescription medications; and prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from collecting copayments from consumers of prescription medications.

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Title

Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from prohibiting pharmacies from disclosing to consumers the cost of prescription medication, the availability of alternative medications or alternative means of purchasing prescription medications; and prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from collecting copayments from consumers of prescription medications.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-03-06SenateSUBSTITUTED BY A8781
2018-02-13SenateADVANCED TO THIRD READING
2018-02-12Senate2ND REPORT CAL.
2018-02-06Senate1ST REPORT CAL.376
2018-01-03SenateREFERRED TO HEALTH
2017-11-13SenateREFERRED TO RULES

Same As/Similar To

A08781 (Same As) 2018-12-28 - tabled

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