Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 140: TO MANDATE THE USE OF BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES UNDER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS; TO REQUIRE A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO PRESCRIBE BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES; AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES.

In committee Last action May 5, 2025: Sine Die adjournment

Plain-language summary

SB 140 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TO MANDATE THE USE OF BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES UNDER HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS; TO REQUIRE A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TO PRESCRIBE BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES; AND TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES. Primary sponsor: Brandon Achor (Republican), Justin Boyd (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Sine Die adjournment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brandon Achor (Republican); Justin Boyd (Republican).