HB4457

Pharmacy benefits managers; terms; prohibiting pharmacy benefits managers from doing certain act; enforcement by Attorney General; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/24/26

Oklahoma HB4457 regulates pharmacy benefits managers by prohibiting them from holding certain licenses and outlines enforcement by the Attorney.

Oklahoma HB4457 introduces new regulations on pharmacy benefits managers, prohibiting them from acquiring or holding certain licenses for retail sale of drugs. The State Board of Pharmacy must notify pharmacy license holders of potential violations at least ninety days before January 1, 2027. The Board can revoke or not renew licenses for violations. A limited exception allows for rare, orphan, or limited distribution drugs until September 1, 2028. The Board must also notify patients of pharmacies that can no longer dispense drugs to them.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 9–0 · Mar 24
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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2
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 23

9:30 AM

Senate Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Hearing

Mar 4

3:00 PM

House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 23

Senate

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Business and Insurance committee; CR filed

Apr 22

Senate

Withdrawn from Health and Human Services committee