SB00494Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning Prescription Drug Shortages, Prescription Drug Rebates And Prohibited Manufacturer Practices Concerning Certain Prescription Drugs.
Introduced by Human Services Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To set term limits and administrative support for a prescription drug task force, require the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to expand the Strategic Supply Chain Initiative to include efforts to prevent or mitigate prescription drug shortages and require the Commissioner of Social Services to negotiate more supplemental prescription drug rebates.
Where it stands
File Number 483
April 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: HS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) · March 19, 2026
15
Yes
8
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
23 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jillian Gilchrest | 18 | Yes |
| Mike Demicco | 21 | Yes |
| Susan Johnson | 49 | Yes |
| Chris Stewart | 51 | No |
| Kurt Vail | 52 | No |
| Jay Case | 63 | No |
| William Pizzuto | 71 | No |
| Larry Butler | 72 | Yes |
| Mary Fortier | 79 | Yes |
| Gale Mastrofrancesco | 80 | No |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
Public Hearing 03/17
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/07/26 12:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 295
File Number 483
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