SB 1454 — Pharmacy.
Last action — April 18 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law, the Pharmacy Law, provides for the licensure and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Existing law imposes requirements on audits of pharmacy services provided to beneficiaries of a health benefit plan, as specified. This bill would prohibit a pharmacy benefit manager, as defined, from requiring that a pharmacist or pharmacy provide reimbursement to the pharmacy benefit manager for the cost of any drug dispensed to a patient that was properly adjudicated, as defined, except upon a showing of fraud or malfeasance. The bill would require any improper reimbursement made under those provisions during a specified 5-year period to be refunded to the pharmacist or pharmacy, as specified.
Bill Text
- Amended 03/31/16 - Amended Senate Current pdf March 31, 2016
- Introduced 02/19/16 - Introduced pdf February 19, 2016
- SB1454 View text html
Action History
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April 18 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Set for hearing April 18.
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Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & E.D.
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From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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Referred to Com. on RLS.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
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Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Mark Stone · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1454 do?
- Existing law, the Pharmacy Law, provides for the licensure and regulation of pharmacists and pharmacies by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Existing law imposes requirements on audits of pharmacy services provided to beneficiaries of a health benefit plan, as specified. This bill would prohibit a pharmacy benefit manager, as defined, from requiring that a pharmacist or pharmacy provide reimbursement to the pharmacy benefit manager for the cost of any drug dispensed to a patient that was properly adjudicated, as defined, except upon a showing of fraud or malfeasance. The bill would require any improper reimbursement made under those provisions during a specified 5-year period to be refunded to the pharmacist or pharmacy, as specified.
- Who sponsors SB 1454?
- SB 1454 is sponsored by Mark Stone.
- What is the current status of SB 1454?
- This bill died with 2015-2016 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.
- Where can I track SB 1454?
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