New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S4693: Protecting New Jersey from Predatory Drug Pricing Act-concerns
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
"Protecting New Jersey from Predatory Drug Pricing Act."
What the bill says
An Act prohibiting retail pharmacy permits for pharmacy benefits managers and supplementing P.L.2015, c.179 (C.17B:27F-1 et seq.).
From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:
An Act prohibiting retail pharmacy permits for pharmacy benefits managers and supplementing P.L.2015, c.179 (C.17B:27F-1 et seq.). Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. A pharmacy benefits manager, licensed pursuant to P.L.2015, c.179 (C.17B:27F-1 et seq.), shall be prohibited from obtaining a permit to operate a pharmacy practice site pursuant to the New Jersey Pharmacy Practice Act, P.L.2003, c.280 (C.45:14-40 et seq.). 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to pharmacy benefits managers licensed on or after the effective date. STATEMENT This bill establishes the Protecting New Jersey from Predatory Drug Pricing Act. Under the bill, a pharmacy benefits manager licensed under the laws of this State will be prohibited from obtaining a permit from the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy to operate a pharmacy practice site under the New Jersey Pharmacy Practice Act.
Sponsors
- Douglas J. Steinhardt (R, 23) · primary sponsor
- Vin Gopal (D, 11) · primary sponsor
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31)
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SCM
Subjects: HEALTH - PHARMACEUTICALS
Common questions
- What is S4693?
- S4693 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Protecting New Jersey from Predatory Drug Pricing Act-concerns.
- What does S4693 do?
- In its own words: An Act prohibiting retail pharmacy permits for pharmacy benefits managers and supplementing P.L.2015, c.179 (C.17B:27F-1 et seq.).
- What is the status of S4693?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SCM (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored S4693?
- Douglas J. Steinhardt (R, 23), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S4693?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4693
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