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WA HB2145

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

My-Linh Thai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drug manufacturers, distributors, and third-party logistics providers from denying, restricting, or limiting delivery of 340B discounted drugs to covered entities or their contract pharmacies

  • Bars manufacturers from requiring covered entities to submit claims, utilization, or purchasing data as a condition for 340B drug access, unless federal law mandates such data sharing

  • Covered entities eligible under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 256b include federally qualified health centers, Ryan White HIV clinics, tribal health centers, critical access hospitals, and safety net hospitals

  • Covered entities may file civil actions with penalties up to $5,000 per day per violation, with each drug package constituting a separate violation; attorney general may also enforce under consumer protection law

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under Washington's Consumer Protection Act (chapter 19.86 RCW)

Legislative Description

Protecting patient access to discounted medications and health care services through Washington's health care safety net by preventing manufacturer limitations on the 340B drug pricing program.

Last Action

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/9/2026
Appropriations1/28/2026
Health Care and Wellness1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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