SB1797

Essential drugs; price increases; limits.

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1797 prohibits price gouging on essential off-patent or generic drugs.

Arizona SB1797 amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to add a chapter on prescription drugs, specifically targeting price gouging on essential off-patent or generic drugs. The bill defines essential off-patent or generic drugs as those that are crucial for treating serious health conditions, have limited manufacturers, and are available in Arizona. It prohibits manufacturers and wholesale distributors from engaging in price gouging, which is defined as an excessive and unjustified price increase.

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Finance Committee
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History

Feb 9

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 5

Senate

Assigned to Senate FIN Committee