Prescription drug cost sharing.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill requires health care service plans and health insurers to include any discount, rebate or voucher from a drug manufacturer when calculating an enrollee’s out‑of‑pocket maximum and deductible, except for certain grandfathered or specialized plans. It also authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to impose administrative penalties of up to $5,000 per violation, or $10,000 for willful violations. The law creates a state‑mandated program but exempts local agencies from having to reimburse any costs.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 26. Noes 0. Page 4413.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 26. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 22, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 28, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
9. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 4011.) (April 22).
11. Apr 13, 2026Set for hearing April 22.
12. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Akilah Weber Pierson (D) · sponsor
• Weber Pierson

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