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AZ SB1225

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Fernandez

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Prohibits PBMs and third-party payors from retaining any portion of drug rebates or price concessions as revenue.

  • Defines "rebates" broadly to include negotiated price concessions, price protection rebates, performance-based rebates, administration fees, and other manufacturer payments.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Finance1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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