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AR SB7

Bill

Status

Passed

12/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sullivan

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Special 2)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 4-86-111, which had prohibited pharmaceutical manufacturer discounts on insulin products with limited exceptions.

  • Removes restrictions that had banned coupon cards, rebates, price concessions, administrative fees, and other discount mechanisms for insulin manufacturers.

  • Declares an emergency based on findings that the previous insulin discount limitations may negatively affect the state's economic health and increase costs on health benefit plans.

  • Bill became effective on December 9, 2021, upon gubernatorial approval.

Legislative Description

To Repeal The Law Concerning Pharmaceutical Discounts For Insulin; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB7 is now Act 9

12/9/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor12/8/2021
Public Health, Welfare And Labor12/7/2021

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