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MS HB1455

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Manly Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 41-149-7 of the Mississippi Code to remove distributors from prohibitions that prevent manufacturers from interfering with 340B drug acquisition and delivery to contracted pharmacies.

  • Removes language that prohibits manufacturers or distributors from denying, restricting, or interfering with 340B drug acquisition by pharmacies contracted with 340B entities, leaving only manufacturers subject to this restriction.

  • Removes language that prohibits manufacturers or distributors from interfering with pharmacies contracted with 340B entities, leaving only manufacturers subject to this restriction.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, with a sunset provision repealing the act on June 30, 2025.

Legislative Description

Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act; delete certain prohibitions against distributors.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/17/2025
Drug Policy1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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