South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 342: Pharmacy services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 342 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pharmacy services. Primary sponsor: Luke Rankin (Republican), Harvey Peeler (Republican), Stephen Goldfinch (Republican), Mike Gambrell (Republican), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Jeffrey Graham (Democratic), Ross Turner (Republican), Tom Young (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Committee report: Favorable with amendment Banking and Insurance.
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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 AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2200, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "LOW-VOLUME PHARMACY"; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2270 SO AS TO RESTRICT PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS FROM REIMBURSEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2230, RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER PROHIBITIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ADDITIONAL ACTIONS AND TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON CLAIMS RECONCILIATION ACTIVITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2260, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION, SO AS TO REMOVE ANTISTEERING PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2350, RELATING TO APPLICATION AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO REMOVE A REFERENCE TO MEDICAID; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2280 SO AS TO PERMIT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ASSUME DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID PHARMACY SERVICES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2290 SO AS TO EMPOWER THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING AN ACTION IN THE NAME OF THE STATE AGAINST SOMEONE ENGAGING IN UNLAWFUL ACTS PURSUANT TO THIS ACT; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 38-71-2240 RELATING TO PLACEMENT OF DRUGS ON THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LIST.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Rankin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Harvey Peeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Stephen Goldfinch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Mike Gambrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Jeffrey Graham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Ross Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 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
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Banking and Insurance
- Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
- Introduced and read first time