SB160

Regards prescription drugs and medication switching

Chamber Passed·6/10/26

Ohio SB160 regulates prescription drug cost-sharing and substitution in health benefit plans.

Ohio SB160 prohibits health plan issuers from increasing cost-sharing for drugs, moving drugs to more restrictive tiers, or requiring substitutions of epinephrine autoinjectors without proper justification. It also prevents plans from limiting coverage of drugs in ways that could disadvantage patients. The bill does not prevent plans from adding or removing drugs from their formularies under certain conditions, such as FDA safety concerns or manufacturer discontinuance. Violations of these provisions are considered unfair and deceptive practices.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 9–0 · Jun 10
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 9

4:00 PM

Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology 5th Hearing, No Testimony

May 12

4:00 PM

Senate Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology (Cont.) 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 16

House

Introduced

Jun 10

Senate

Reported - Substitute: Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology

Jun 10

Senate

Passed