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OH HB276

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marilyn John

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Drug manufacturers, repackagers, and third-party logistics providers are prohibited from denying, restricting, or discriminating against 340B covered entities in acquiring or receiving 340B drugs, unless prohibited by federal HHS

  • Drug manufacturers cannot require 340B grantees to submit claims or utilization data as a condition for obtaining 340B drugs, unless required by federal HHS

  • Violations constitute unfair and deceptive insurance practices, with civil penalties of $50,000 per violation up to $10 million annually, with each drug package considered a separate violation

  • The Superintendent of Insurance may refer violations to the State Board of Pharmacy for additional sanctions against licensees

  • The bill adds definitions for "340B drug pricing program," "manufacturer of dangerous drugs," "repackager of dangerous drugs," and "third-party logistics provider" to existing insurance code provisions

Legislative Description

Prohibit certain actions re: reimbursing 340B covered entities

Health and Human Services : Health Care

Last Action

Referred to committee: Insurance

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance5/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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