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HI SB 1280

died on adjournment

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Description

Prohibits covered entities in the State from entering into contracts with drug manufacturers that limit the covered entities' use of contract pharmacies. Voids contract provisions for certain drugs if the provisions are based on the maximum allowable cost payment model. Authorizes the attorney general to bring a civil action for violations.

Introduced
2025-01-23
Status date
Latest action
2025-12-08 — Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • AQUINOprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • FEVELLAprimary
  • MCKELVEYprimary
  • San Buenaventuracosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-12-08

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    carried-over

  2. 2025-01-27

    Referred to CPN/HHS, JDC.

    referral-committee

  3. 2025-01-23

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

    introduction,reading-1

  4. 2025-01-21

    Pending Introduction.

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