Louisiana HB1236: INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements (EN +$2,265,844 SG EX See Note)

What the bill says

An act To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1868(B)(introductory paragraph), (1), and (2), and (C), and to enact R.S. 22:1868(B)(5), (D), and (E), relative to pharmacy benefit managers; to provide for definitions; to provide for pharmacy reimbursements; to prohibit certain reimbursement cost assignments; to provide for certain prohibitions; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1868(B)(introductory paragraph), (1), and (2), and (C), and to enact R.S. 22:1868(B)(5), (D), and (E), relative to pharmacy benefit managers; to provide for definitions; to provide for pharmacy reimbursements; to prohibit certain reimbursement cost assignments; to provide for certain prohibitions; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 22:1868 (B)(introductory paragraph), (1), and (2), and (C) are hereby amended and reenacted and R.S. 22:1868(B)(5), (D), and (E) are hereby enacted to read as follows: §1868. Local pharmacy reimbursement; National Average Drug Acquisition Costs; appeals * * * B. For purposes of this Section, the following definitions shall apply: (1)(a) "Acquisition cost" means the set of National Average Drug Acquisition Costs, "NADAC", as calculated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and reflected in the most recently released public file. means the amount a local pharmacy actually pays to purchase a prescription drug or device, as evidenced by a wholesaler or manufacturer invoice, and shall not be less than the National Average Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-3067 ORIGINAL HB NO. 1236 Drug Acquisition Cost or NADAC published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the date the …

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Sponsors

• DeWitt, Jason (R, 25) · primary sponsor
• Echols, Michael (R, 14)

Latest actions

1. June 12, 2026: Effective date: 06/12/2026.
2. June 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 913.
3. June 4, 2026: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
4. June 1, 2026: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. June 1, 2026: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
6. May 31, 2026: Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
7. May 31, 2026: Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays.
8. May 31, 2026: Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
9. May 31, 2026: Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 93, nays 0. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
10. May 29, 2026: Scheduled for floor debate on 05/31/2026.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 1236, ADOPT (#1605) (May 31, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 1236, ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT (#1791) (May 31, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 1236, REJECT SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1491) (May 26, 2026): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote on HB 1236, FINAL PASSAGE (#1019) (May 19, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 1236, FINAL PASSAGE (#642) (April 21, 2026): 102 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1236?

HB1236 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): INSURANCE: Provides relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements (EN +$2,265,844 SG EX See Note).

What does HB1236 do?

In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1868(B)(introductory paragraph), (1), and (2), and (C), and to enact R.S. 22:1868(B)(5), (D), and (E), relative to pharmacy benefit managers; to provide for definitions; to provide for pharmacy reimbursements; to prohibit certain reimbursement cost assignments; to provide for certain prohibitions; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB1236?

Signed into law as of June 12, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 06/12/2026. (June 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1236?

DeWitt, Jason (R, 25), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1236?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB1236