H8579Introduced in the House
Requires pharmacy benefit managers to apply for certificate of authority from DBR to operate such a business in this state. Empowers the health insurance commissioner to oversee pharmacy benefit managers and penalize violations.
Introduced by Tina Spears, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
INSURANCE -- PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS ACT - Requires pharmacy benefit managers to apply for certificate of authority from DBR to operate such a business in this state. Empowers the health insurance commissioner to oversee pharmacy benefit managers and penalize violations.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage As Amended · June 10, 2026
70
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
Senate passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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