Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SB271: Pharmacy Benefits Manager/Regulations/Apply
Status: Signed into law, September 8, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 18 of the delaware code relating to pharmacy benefits managers.
From the introduced text, March 26, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS. Section 1. Amend Subchapter I, Chapter 33A, Title 18 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows and by redesignating accordingly: § 3302A. Definitions. For purposes of this subchapter: (4) "Recoupment" means a reduction, offset, adjustment, or other act that lowers or lessens the payment of a claim or any other amount owed to a pharmacy or pharmacist for any reason unrelated to that claim or other amount owed to that pharmacy or pharmacist. (5) "Similarly situated contracted pharmacy" includes any contracted pharmacy that has the capability of complying with standard terms and conditions for a pharmacy type, even if the pharmacy does not operate exclusively as that type of pharmacy. (6) "Wholesale invoice audit" means review of supplier invoices to verify accuracy, compliance with contracted rates, and receipt of goods. § 3304A. Procedure and process for conducting and reporting an audit. (a) Audit procedures. -- Unless otherwise prohibited by federal requirements or regulations, any entity conducting a pharmacy audit must adhere to the following procedures: (1) A pharmacy must be given notice 14 days before an initial on-site audit is conducted. (2) An audit that involves clinical or professional judgment must be …
Sponsors
- David Sokola (D, 8) · primary sponsor
- Frank Burns (D, 21)
- Laura Sturgeon (D, 4)
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- John Walsh (D, 9)
- Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
- Raymond Seigfried (D, 5)
- Eric Morrison (D, 27)
- Cyndie Romer (D, 25)
- Rebecca Snyder-Hall (D, 14)
- Madinah Wilson-Anton (D, 26)
- Larry Lambert (D, 7)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Amendment SA 1 to SB 271 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Amendment SA 1 to SB 271 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
Votes
- Passed (SM) (June 25, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (June 9, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB271?
- SB271 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Pharmacy Benefits Manager/Regulations/Apply.
- What does SB271 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 18 of the delaware code relating to pharmacy benefits managers.
- What is the status of SB271?
- Signed into law as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (September 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB271?
- David Sokola (D, 8), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB271?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143023
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