New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6164: Relates to prescription drugs in Medicaid managed care programs; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 6164 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to prescription drugs in Medicaid managed care programs; repealer. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires Medicaid managed care, and Child Health Plus plans to adopt the procedural protections of the Preferred Drug Program, including "prescriber prevails", for all drugs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“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 HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH