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WA SB5981

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Cleveland

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Origin

Senate

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 accessing 340B drugs, unless federal law mandates such data sharing

  • Authorizes covered entities to file civil lawsuits against violators, with courts able to impose penalties up to $5,000 per day per violation, with each drug package counting as a separate violation

  • Empowers the Attorney General to enforce the chapter under the Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86), treating violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices

  • Applies to 340B-eligible safety net providers including federally qualified health centers, Ryan White HIV clinics, tribal health centers, and critical access hospitals

Legislative Description

Revised for 2nd substitute: Concerning the 340B drug pricing program.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Appropriations2/25/2026
Health Care and Wellness2/17/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Ways & Means1/28/2026
Health & Long-term Care1/12/2026

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