HIV medication; prior authorization; prohibition
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HB 2261 — HIV medication; prior authorization; prohibition
Last action — House Second Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced Version Current pdf
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The bill prohibits prior authorization requirements for antiretroviral drugs used to treat or prevent HIV/AIDS, ensuring easier access to these medications.
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20-3402
A HEALTH CARE SERVICES PLAN OR ITS UTILIZATION REVIEW AGENT MAY NOT SUBJECT ANTIRETROVIRAL DRUGS PRESCRIBED TO TREAT OR PREVENT THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS OR ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME TO ANY PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT, STEP THERAPY OR OTHER PROTOCOL THAT COULD RESTRICT OR DELAY DISPENSING THE DRUG.
This addition explicitly bars prior authorization for HIV antiretroviral drugs.
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36-2907
ANTIRETROVIRAL DRUGS PRESCRIBED TO TREAT OR PREVENT THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS OR ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT, STEP THERAPY OR OTHER PROTOCOL THAT COULD RESTRICT OR DELAY DISPENSING THE DRUG.
This addition ensures that HIV medications are exempt from prior authorization under healthcare services.
Action History
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- César Chávez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2261?
- HB 2261 is sponsored by César Chávez.
- What is the current status of HB 2261?
- This bill died with Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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