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MO SB1340

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Curtis Trent

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health carriers and pharmacy benefits managers are prohibited from discriminating against 340B covered entities by reimbursing them less than similarly situated pharmacies for the same drugs

  • Prohibited discriminatory practices include imposing different fees, chargebacks, dispensing fees, network participation requirements, or audit requirements on 340B entities compared to non-340B pharmacies

  • Health carriers and PBMs cannot require covered entities to identify 340B drugs, refuse to cover 340B-purchased drugs, or require claim reversals/resubmissions solely due to 340B status

  • Violations subject to civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation per day, enforced by the Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance

  • Director must promulgate implementing rules; rulemaking authority expires August 28, 2026

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to payments for prescription drugs, including 340B drugs

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors and Health1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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