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OH HB588

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Adam Holmes

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drug manufacturers, repackagers, third-party logistics providers, and wholesale distributors from denying, restricting, or discriminating against 340B covered entities in acquiring or receiving 340B drugs, unless prohibited by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  • Prohibits requiring 340B covered entities to submit claims or utilization data as a condition for drug acquisition or delivery, unless required by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  • Classifies violations as unlawful practices enforceable by the Ohio Attorney General with civil penalties of $50,000 per violation, with each package of 340B drugs subject to a prohibited act constituting a separate violation

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to refer violations to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy for consideration of sanctions under existing pharmacy regulations

  • Allows the Attorney General or Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules implementing the section and clarifies the law does not conflict with federal law or other state regulations

Legislative Description

Regards drug reimbursements made to 340B covered entities

Health and Human Services : Health Care

Last Action

Referred to committee: Public Health Policy

5/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Health Policy5/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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