Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1850: Modifies provisions relating to pharmacy benefits managers
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
From the amended text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NOS. 1850 & 1975 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 5331H.03C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 338.600, 376.387, and 376.388, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to pharmacy benefits managers. Section A. Sections 338.600, 376.387, and 376.388, RSMo, are repealed and four new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 338.600, 376.388, 376.394, and 376.399, to read as follows: 338.600. 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Audit", any review, inspection, investigation, examination, or analysis conducted by a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) or its representative of a pharmacy's records, claims, practices, or compliance with contractual obligations or legal requirements, which may result in recoupment, repayment demand, chargeback, penalty, or other financial adjustment. Routine verification or inquiry regarding claim elements or documentation shall not constitute an audit; however, no recoupment, repayment demand, chargeback, penalty, or financial adjustment shall be based upon or initiated through such inquiry unless the inquiry is converted to an audit and conducted in compliance with the requirements of this section; (2) "Entity", a managed care company, insurance company, or third-party payer, or representative of a managed care company, insurance company, or third-party payer, or a pharmacy benefits manager or a subcontractor of a pharmacy benefits manager. …
Sponsors
- John Hewkin (R, 120) · primary sponsor
- Sherri Gallick (R, 062)
- Burt Whaley (R, 138)
- Carolyn Caton (R, 033)
Latest actions
- : Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
- : HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 16 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 30, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (March 12, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1850?
- HB1850 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to pharmacy benefits managers.
- What is the status of HB1850?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H) (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1850?
- John Hewkin (R, 120), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1850?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1850&year=2026&code=R
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