New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 1428: Requires insurers to cover the substitution of a brand name prescription drug when the federal food and drug administration has declared that there is a supply issue with a generic drug

Passed both chambers Last action June 1, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

Plain-language summary

A 1428 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires insurers to cover the substitution of a brand name prescription drug when the federal food and drug administration has declared that there is a supply issue with a generic drug. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.