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SB25-124

Reducing Costs of Health Care for Patients

Concerning outpatient drugs that are sold at a discount to nonprofit hospitals through the federal 340B drug pricing program.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Health Care & Health Insurance
Bill Summary

The bill requires nonprofit hospitals (hospitals) to use 340B profits to decrease out-of-pocket costs for low-income patients.

The bill requires entities covered under the federal 340B drug pricing program that are hospitals licensed by the state to report information related to their participation in the 340B program, their use

of 340B program profits, their provision of charity care, their payments to third parties for 340B program-related services and compliance, and their use of contract pharmacies.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Gonzales, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer
Rep. K. Brown, Rep. L. Garcia Sander

Sponsor

Co-sponsor

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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