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Illinois · HB 1697 · 2025Enacted

Prescription Drug Affordability Act

Bans pharmacy benefit manager spread pricing and steering, raises PBM penalties, and creates a $25 million annual grant program to support independent and rural pharmacies.

Status
Signed into law
Status date
2025-07-01
State
Illinois
Session year
2025

Topics

Drug Pricing & AccessRural Health

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