Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 139: Pharmacies; prohibit drug manufacturer and wholesalers from preventing a licensed pharmacy from acquiring drugs from entities that participate in a particular federal drug discount program

Introduced Last action January 29, 2025: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

HB 139 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pharmacies; prohibit drug manufacturer and wholesalers from preventing a licensed pharmacy from acquiring drugs from entities that participate in a particular federal drug discount program. Primary sponsor: Todd Jones (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Matt Hatchett (Republican), Chas Cannon (Republican), Mack Jackson (Democratic), Gerald Greene (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Todd Jones (Republican); Lee Hawkins (Republican); Matt Hatchett (Republican); Chas Cannon (Republican); and 2 more.