New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1351: Relates to requiring a referenced rate for prescription drugs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1351 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring a referenced rate for prescription drugs. Primary sponsor: Cordell Cleare (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 1351A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a pilot program on the referenced rate for prescription drugs; relates to reducing the cost of prescription drugs by establishing maximum wholesale drug prices that are the same as the prices in Canada.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordell Cleare | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 1351A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE