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S4926Senate BillVetoed by GovernorPending 488d

Require Insurance Companies Use Local Network Pharmacies

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Floor VoteFloor
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Second Chamber2nd Ch.
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Vetoed by the Governor

✦ Plain-Language Summary

This bill would have required health insurance companies to include local pharmacies in their covered networks, giving patients more choices for where to fill prescriptions. The legislation aimed to prevent insurance plans from forcing patients to use only certain pharmacy chains or mail-order services. The bill was vetoed and did not become law.

Details

Introduced
Feb 14, 2025
Body
New York State Senate
Type
Senate Bill
Status
Vetoed

Sponsors (1)

Introduced byJessica RamosYour District

Legislative History

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