SB 557 (2024): relative to prohibiting discriminatory actions related to participation in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.
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SB 557 (2024)
relative to prohibiting discriminatory actions related to participation in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 171
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2024 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2024, with 17 people signed in online: 15 in support, 1 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held a work session on May 7, 2024. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 3, 2024, making it Chapter 171 of the session laws. It took effect on September 1, 2024.
Sponsors
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Rep. Mary Hakken-Phillips (D - Graf 12)
- Rep. Gary Merchant (D - Sull 6)
- Rep. James Murphy (D - Graf 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2024, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, LOB 101
- April 30, 2024, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
- May 7, 2024, 1:15 PM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
- May 15, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302-304
Votes
- March 7, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 23, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Health and Human Services
- February 21, 2024: Hearing: 02/21/2024, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am
- March 7, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/07/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 7, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/07/2024
- March 7, 2024: Introduced 03/07/2024 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- April 30, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/30/2024 11:00 am LOB 302-304
- May 7, 2024: Work Session: 05/07/2024 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
- May 15, 2024: Executive Session: 05/15/2024 10:00 am LOB 302-304
- May 15, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/15/2024 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- May 23, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/23/2024
- June 13, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/13/2024)
- June 13, 2024: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/13/2024
- July 3, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/2024; Chapter 0171; Effective 09/01/2024