Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2208: RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2208 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish or select and contract with a third-party administrator to serve as the State Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) who shall be responsible for administering all pharmacy benefits for medicaid beneficiaries enrolled with medicaid managed care organization. Requires medicaid managed care organizations to contract with and utilize the State PBM. Establishes requirements to procure the State PBM in addition to the requirements under state law governing purchases of health and human services. Establishes requirements and prohibitions for the contract to be used by the DHS when contracting with the state PBM. Requires the DHS to establish a single-preferred drug list to be used by the State PBM. Requires the DHS to consult with the Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee on the development, implementation, and oversight of the State PBM program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Kurt Fevella | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.