Pharmacy benefits.

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. Enacted

Summary

The law requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose the true cost of drugs, charge only a fee for their services, and treat all pharmacies equally. It applies to PBMs, health insurers, self‑insured employer plans and any entity that contracts for prescription drug coverage in California. The changes aim to lower drug costs for patients and prevent unfair practices.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 69. Noes 2. Page 3081.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 9, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 20, 2025
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jul 15, 2025
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Jul 8, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025

History

1. Oct 11, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 605, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 11, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 17, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. Sep 10, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2819.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
5. Sep 9, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 69. Noes 2. Page 3081.) Ordered to the Senate.
6. Sep 9, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. Sep 4, 2025Read third time and amended.
8. Sep 4, 2025Ordered to third reading.
9. Sep 3, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. Sep 2, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
11. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 29).
12. Aug 20, 2025August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

The 12 most recent of 35 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Scott Wiener (D) · sponsor
• Bonta
• Hadwick
• Pellerin
• Schiavo
• Wahab
• Weber Pierson
• Wiener

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