New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6546: Prohibits the ownership, operation or control of pharmacies by 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
A 6546 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the ownership, operation or control of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the ownership, operation or control of pharmacies directly or indirectly by pharmacy benefit managers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican 3 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Steck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| George Alvarez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Michael Benedetto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Michael Cashman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Scott Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
| Chantel Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Grace Lee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bill Magnarelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Brian Manktelow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Karen McMahon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Phil Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Sarahana Shrestha | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
| Steve Stern | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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 HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION