in committeesenateSession: 2025R180% healthcare relevance

SB 447

Requires a pharmacy to notify a person to whom a prescription drug is dispensed that the drug manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program.

Official Summary

Digest: The Act says that a pharmacy has to tell a person who gets a prescription drug that the drug maker might be able to help the person pay for the drug. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.9). Requires a pharmacy to notify a person to whom a prescription drug is dispensed that the drug manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program. Defines "patient assistance program." Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Committee

SHC

Sponsors

Sen Patterson

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

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Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

Senate: In committee upon adjournment.

bill actionJan 17, 2025

Senate: Referred to Health Care.

bill actionJan 13, 2025

Senate: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

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3 events tracked · Jan 13 Jun 27, 2025

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