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HI HB562

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Chun

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits 340B covered entities in Hawaii from entering into contracts with drug manufacturers, wholesale distributors, or their agents that restrict or prohibit acquisition of 340B drugs through contract pharmacies, effective June 30, 2025.

  • Voids any contract provision for drugs sold under the maximum allowable cost payment model if that model was in effect on or before June 30, 2025.

  • Authorizes the Hawaii Attorney General to bring civil actions against parties who violate the contract pharmacy restrictions.

  • Defines key terms including "340B covered entity," "340B drug," "contract pharmacy," "maximum allowable cost," and references existing definitions for "manufacturer," "pharmacy," and "wholesale distributor."

  • Applies prospectively and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before the law's effective date.

Legislative Description

Relating To Consumer Protection.

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Health1/21/2025

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