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AR SB593

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Boyd

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates new registration requirement for pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs) to operate in Arkansas, with $250 initial registration fee and applications processed through the State Insurance Department

  • Requires PSAOs to file annual reports beginning March 1, 2026, disclosing the number of contracted pharmacies in the state and identifying which pharmacy benefits managers they have agreements with

  • Mandates PSAOs annually disclose ownership or control by parent companies involved in prescription drug manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or retail pharmacy sales

  • Requires pharmacy benefits managers to offer Arkansas-specific contract amendments that comply with state law by January 1, 2026, for any existing PSAO agreements

  • Establishes document access requirements where PSAOs must provide contract copies within 30 days for new agreements or 5 business days for existing contracts upon pharmacy request

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Pharmacy Benefits Manager Licensure Act; And To Create The Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization Act.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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