HB1172
Pharmacy freedom of choice; specialty pharmacy benefits.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 10, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Nicole Cole (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Pharmacy freedom of choice; specialty pharmacy benefits.
Provides that in no event shall any person receiving a covered specialty pharmacy benefit from a nonpreferred or nonparticipating provider, regardless of whether it has submitted a reimbursement agreement, be responsible for amounts that may be charged by the nonpreferred or nonparticipating provider in excess of the copayment and the ... (More) insurer's reimbursement applicable to all of its preferred or participating pharmacy providers. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103939D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- 01/27/2026 - House: Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #1
- 02/09/2026 - House: Placed on Labor and Commerce Agenda
- 02/10/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
