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AZ SB1225
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and third-party payors to reduce a patient's cost sharing (copayments, coinsurance, deductibles) at the point of sale by at least 100% of all rebates received for that prescription drug.
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Prohibits PBMs and third-party payors from retaining any portion of drug rebates or price concessions as revenue.
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Defines "rebates" broadly to include negotiated price concessions, price protection rebates, performance-based rebates, administration fees, and other manufacturer payments.
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Applies to health plan contracts entered into, renewed, extended, or modified after December 31, 2026.
Legislative Description
Pharmacies; cost sharing requirement; rebates
Prescription Drugs
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/21/2026