HB 4149

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Mar 06, 2024
  • Passed House Mar 06, 2024
  • Passed Senate Mar 08, 2024
  • Signed by Governor Apr 04, 2024

Relating to pharmacy benefits; declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Digest: The Act requires PBMs to be licensed and changes the definition of a PBM. The Act changes the way PBMs can audit drug stores. The Act requires PBMs to report certain information each year to DCBS. The Act makes changes to the way 340B drugs are covered by insurance. The Act protects certain information that is provided to or developed by the OPDP from being released to the public. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.3). Requires pharmacy benefit managers to be licensed by the Department of Consumer and Business Services beginning January 1, 2025. Modifies the definition of "pharmacy benefit manager" and imposes new requirements on pharmacy benefit managers. Restricts audits of pharmacy claims for reimbursement. Requires pharmacy benefit managers to report specified information to the department on an annual basis. Imposes new requirements with respect to the insurance coverage of 340B drugs. Protects from public disclosure certain information provided to or developed by the Oregon Prescription Drug Program. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (25)

Votes


Actions


Apr 10, 2024

House

Chapter 87, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 4, 2024.

Apr 04, 2024

House

Governor signed.

Mar 19, 2024

Senate

President signed.

Mar 13, 2024

House

Speaker signed.

Mar 08, 2024

Senate

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

Mar 07, 2024

Senate

Second reading.

Mar 07, 2024

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

Mar 06, 2024

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means.

Mar 06, 2024

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Mar 06, 2024

House

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

Mar 06, 2024

House

Second reading.

Mar 05, 2024

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

Mar 04, 2024

House

Work Session held.

Mar 01, 2024

House

Returned to Full Committee.

Mar 01, 2024

House

Work Session held.

Feb 28, 2024

House

Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.

Feb 22, 2024

House

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Feb 22, 2024

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Feb 19, 2024

House

Work Session held.

Feb 07, 2024

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 05, 2024

House

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Feb 05, 2024

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
B-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to A-Engrossed PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
HBHHC Amendment -6 PDF
JWM Amendment -A8 PDF

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