SB 478-FN (2026): relative to strengthening prescription drug affordability and pharmacy benefits manager accountability.
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SB 478-FN (2026)
relative to strengthening prescription drug affordability and pharmacy benefits manager accountability.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Health and Human Services
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 12, 2026. On March 12, 2026 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. David Rochefort.
Sponsors
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Rep. Brian Cole (R - Hills 26)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Rep. Wayne MacDonald (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. Julie Miles (R - Hills 12)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. John Potucek (R - Rock 13)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Rep. Lilli Walsh (R - Rock 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Health and Human Services, SH 100
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services
- January 21, 2026: Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-1; CC
- March 12, 2026: SB 478 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Sen. Rochefort Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Pending Motion Interim Study; 03/12/2026