HB144Introduced in the House
HIV medications; prohibit health plans and Medicaid from subjecting to protocols that restrict dispensing of.
Introduced by John Hines, District 50
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Prohibit Health Benefit Plans, Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Private Review Agents From Subjecting Drugs Prescribed For The Treatment Or Prevention Of Hiv Or Aids To A Prior Authorization Requirement, Step Therapy, Or Any Other Protocol That Could Restrict Or Delay The Dispensing Of The Drug; To Amend Sections 83-9-36 And 83-5-909, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Sections 83-5-905 And 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Insurance;Medicaid
Died In Committee
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