Pennsylvania SB1486: An Act providing for prohibitions on discriminatory actions by manufacturers or distributors of certain drugs and for reimbursement claims methodology; providing for grants for sexually transmitted disease clinics; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 13, 2026:

PRINTER'S NO. 2028 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL No. Session of INTRODUCED BY BROOKS, OCTOBER 13, 2026 REFERRED TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, OCTOBER 13, 2026 Providing for prohibitions on discriminatory actions by manufacturers or distributors of certain drugs and for reimbursement claims methodology; providing for grants for sexually transmitted disease clinics; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act. Section 2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "340B drug." A drug that a covered entity may purchase at a reduced price under 42 U.S.C. § 256b (relating to limitation on prices of drugs purchased by covered entities). "Contract pharmacy." A pharmacy that is contracted by a covered entity to provide services to and on behalf of the covered entity with respect to 340B drugs purchased by the covered entity. "Covered entity." The following: (1) As defined in section 340B(a)(4) of the Public Health Service Act participating or authorized to participate in the program described in section …

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Sponsors

• Michele Brooks (R, 50) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 13, 2026: Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Oct. 13, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1486?

SB1486 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act providing for prohibitions on discriminatory actions by manufacturers or distributors of certain drugs and for reimbursement claims methodology; providing for grants for sexually transmitted disease clinics; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.

What is the status of SB1486?

In committee as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Oct. 13, 2026 (October 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1486?

Michele Brooks (R, 50).

Where is the official record for SB1486?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1486