HB1172Introduced in the House of Delegates
Pharmacy freedom of choice; specialty pharmacy benefits.
Introduced by Nicole Cole, District 66
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Pharmacy freedom of choice; specialty pharmacy benefits. Provides that in no event shall any person receiving a covered specialty pharmacy benefit from a nonpreferred or nonparticipating provider, regardless of whether it has submitted a reimbursement agreement, be responsible for amounts that may be charged by the nonpreferred or nonparticipating provider in excess of the copayment and the insurer's reimbursement applicable to all of its preferred or participating pharmacy providers.
Where it stands
Left in Labor and Commerce
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N) · February 10, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Absent |
| Laura Jane Cohen | 15 | Yes |
| Michelle Maldonado | 20 | Yes |
| J.J. Singh | 26 | Yes |
| Jason Ballard | 42 | Yes |
| Israel O'Quinn | 44 | Yes |
| Terry Kilgore | 45 | Yes |
| Rae Cousins | 79 | Absent |
| Jeion Ward | 87 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103939D
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #1
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
Left in Labor and Commerce
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