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AZ HB2965

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lopez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drug manufacturers, repackagers, and their agents from denying, restricting, or discriminating against the acquisition or delivery of 340B drugs to covered entities or their contracted pharmacies, unless prohibited by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Bars manufacturers from requiring 340B covered entities or contracted pharmacies to submit claims or utilization data as a condition for obtaining 340B drugs, unless required by federal authorities.

  • Authorizes the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy to investigate complaints and impose discipline, suspension, or revocation on licensed entities that violate these provisions.

  • Empowers the Attorney General to enforce violations as unlawful practices under consumer fraud statutes, with each drug package subject to a prohibited act constituting a separate violation.

  • Does not create a private cause of action and includes exceptions for limited drug distribution required under federal safety programs or controlled substance laws.

Legislative Description

Covered entities; 340B drugs; distribution

Last Action

House read second time

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2026
Health and Human Services2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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