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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to prohibit drug manufacturers and wholesalers from preventing a licensed pharmacy from acquiring and dispensing drugs purchased from entities that participate in a particular federal drug discount program; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Lee Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Matt Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 155 |
| Chas Cannon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 172 |
| Mack Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 128 |
| Gerald Greene | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 154 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper