Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1956: Provider contracts; pharmacies allowed to refuse to fill certain prescriptions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1956 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provider contracts; pharmacies allowed to refuse to fill certain prescriptions. Primary sponsor: Otto Wachsmann (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Stricken from docket by Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provider contracts; pharmacies; refusal to fill certain prescriptions. Requires a provider contract between a health carrier or its pharmacy benefits manager and a pharmacy or its contracting agent to contain a specific provision allowing the pharmacy to refuse to fill a prescription for a drug that is reimbursed below the actual cost of the medication.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Wachsmann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken from docket by Labor and Commerce (22-Y 0-N)
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (7-Y 0-N)
- Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #1
- Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25101084D