HB 443 (2017): prohibiting prescription drug manufacturers from offering copayment reimbursement.

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HB 443 (2017)

prohibiting prescription drug manufacturers from offering copayment reimbursement.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee held a work session on February 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 1, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 303
  • February 21, 2017, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 01:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 1, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2017 09:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 21, 2017: Executive Session: 02/21/2017 01:30 PM LOB 302
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/08/2017

Laws It Would Change

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