SB401

Provides for a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. (8/1/26)

Complete·6/12/26

Establishes a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to set maximum prices for prescription drugs in Louisiana.

The bill creates the Prescription Drug Affordability Board within the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Board will develop a list of critical prescription drugs based on factors like cost to public healthcare programs and current state cost. Manufacturers of drugs on this list must report production, research and development, and marketing costs. The Board will also require marketing materials to healthcare providers to include price information.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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6 Nay

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 1

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Insurance

Mar 25

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Insurance

History

Jun 12

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 915.

Jun 12

Senate

Effective date: See Act.

Jun 1

Senate

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.