SB 844

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jun 24, 2021
  • Passed Senate Jun 24, 2021
  • Passed House Jun 25, 2021
  • Signed by Governor Jul 19, 2021

Relating to the price of prescription drugs.

Abstract

Establishes Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Department of Consumer and Business Services to review prices for prescription drug products meeting specified cost criteria. Requires board to establish upper payment limit for drugs that are or] nine drugs and at least one insulin product, from among drugs reported to Prescription Drug Price Transparency program by prescription drug manufacturers, drugs reported by insurers in filings and insulin drugs marketed in this state, that are expected to create affordability challenges for health systems and] or high out-of-pocket costs for patients in Oregon or health inequities for communities of color] based on specified criteria. Requires department, in consultation with board, to establish and assess fees against manufacturers of prescription drug products sold in Oregon for costs of carrying out duties of board. Establishes Prescription Drug Affordability Stakeholder Council to assist board in carrying out its duties.].

Bill Sponsors (6)

Votes


Actions


Aug 20, 2021

Senate

Effective date, January 1, 2022.

Aug 20, 2021

Senate

Chapter 598, 2021 Laws.

Jul 19, 2021

Senate

Governor signed.

Jul 01, 2021

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 29, 2021

Senate

President signed.

Jun 25, 2021

House

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Prusak. Passed.

Jun 25, 2021

House

Second reading.

Jun 25, 2021

House

Recommendation: Do pass.

Jun 24, 2021

House

Referred to Ways and Means.

Jun 24, 2021

House

Rules suspended. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Jun 24, 2021

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.

Jun 24, 2021

Senate

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.

Jun 24, 2021

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 23, 2021

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

Jun 21, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

Jun 16, 2021

Senate

Returned to Full Committee.

Jun 16, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

Jun 14, 2021

Senate

Assigned to Subcommittee On Human Services.

Apr 16, 2021

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

Apr 16, 2021

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)

Apr 07, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

Apr 05, 2021

Senate

Work Session held.

Mar 24, 2021

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Mar 22, 2021

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Mar 10, 2021

Senate

Referred to Health Care.

Mar 10, 2021

Senate

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

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
B-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to A-Engrossed PDF
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
SHC Amendment -1 PDF
JWM Amendment -A9 PDF

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