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H8582Introduced in the House

Imposes certain duties, transparency, and accountability from pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacy benefits management services.

Passed

Introduced by Justine Caldwell, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES - Imposes certain duties, transparency, and accountability from pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacy benefits management services.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

38

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/28/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  10. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  11. Transmitted to Governor

  12. Signed by Governor

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