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GA HB139

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drug manufacturers and wholesale distributors from denying, restricting, or preventing licensed pharmacies from acquiring or dispensing drugs purchased through the federal 340B drug discount program

  • Prevents manufacturers and wholesalers from blocking pharmacies from entering into contract pharmacy arrangements with 340B covered entities, including hospitals and healthcare providers

  • Bars manufacturers, wholesalers, and their agents or affiliates from requiring covered entities to submit claims or utilization data as a condition for drug access, unless required by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive acts under Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act of 1975, with penalties available under that act and other applicable state laws

  • Adds new Code section 26-4-120 to Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Legislative Description

Pharmacies; prohibit drug manufacturer and wholesalers from preventing a licensed pharmacy from acquiring drugs from entities that participate in a particular federal drug discount program

Last Action

House Second Readers

1/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Health1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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