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H 1326

An Act to ensure access to prescription medications

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Alan Silvia

Summary of H 1326 - An Act to ensure access to prescription medications OverviewH 1326, titled "An Act to ensure access to prescription medications", is a bill introduced on Februa

Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
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Bill Summary · H 1326

Summary of H 1326 - An Act to ensure access to prescription medications

Overview

H 1326, titled "An Act to ensure access to prescription medications", is a bill introduced on February 27, 2025. This bill aims to address issues with access to necessary prescription drugs for individuals, with the goal of ensuring all residents can obtain the medications they require.

Key Provisions

The main components of H 1326 include:

  1. Prescription Drug Assistance Program: The bill establishes a new Prescription Drug Assistance Program to provide financial aid to eligible residents who cannot afford their necessary prescription medications. This program would offer subsidies and co-pay assistance to qualifying individuals based on income level.

  2. Pharmacy Network Expansion: The legislation requires the state's Medicaid program to expand its network of participating pharmacies, particularly in underserved and rural areas, to improve access to prescription drug providers.

  3. Price Transparency Requirements: H 1326 mandates that pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers increase transparency around prescription drug pricing, costs, and any rebates or discounts available to consumers.

  4. Emergency Refill Allowance: The bill allows pharmacists to provide emergency refills of up to a 30-day supply of most prescription drugs, even if the patient's prior authorization has lapsed, in order to ensure continuous access to necessary medications.

Affected Parties

This bill would primarily impact:

  • Uninsured and underinsured residents who struggle to afford their prescription medications
  • Medicaid recipients, by expanding their access to participating pharmacies
  • Pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers, through new transparency requirements
  • Pharmacists, by granting them authority to provide emergency refills

Timeline and Next Steps

H 1326 is currently scheduled for a public hearing on April 29, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, both in-person and virtually. After the hearing, the bill will proceed through the standard legislative process, requiring committee review, votes in both chambers of the state legislature, and ultimately the governor's signature to become law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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