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TX HB5102

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Bonnen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to comply with prescription drug insurance regulations under Subchapter L and Subchapter M of Chapter 1369 of the Insurance Code for all health benefit plans they administer, unless a plan is expressly excluded

  • Extends applicability of prescription drug insurance laws to health benefit plans provided to Texas residents regardless of whether the plan was delivered, issued, or renewed inside or outside the state

  • Directs the commissioner of insurance to repeal all rules inconsistent with the changes made by this legislation as soon as practicable after the effective date

  • Applies only to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to applicability of certain prescription drug insurance laws to health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers.

MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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