Save Our Benefits MD / Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
2025 Legislative Bill Tracking
Monday, December 8, 2025 4:00 AM
| Bill (Crossfile) | Bill Title & Upcoming Hearings | Sponsor | Status | Position / Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 321 (SB 303) | Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law | Kipke | In the Senate - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. (3/19) | Oppose | House Bill 321, titled "Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law," proposes changes to the regulation of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) in Maryland. Key provisions include:
- Altering the definition of "purchaser" to exclude certain nonprofit health maintenance organizations (HMOs). The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026. |
| HB 333 (SB 691) | Healthcare Ecosystem Stakeholder Cybersecurity Workgroup | Kerr | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (5/16) | ||
| HB 424 (SB 357) | Prescription Drug Affordability Board - Authority and Stakeholder Council Membership (Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for All Marylanders Now Act) | Cullison | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 611 (5/20) | ||
| HB 529 (SB 393) | Health Insurance - Prescription Drug Formularies and Coverage for Generic Drugs and Biosimilars | Taveras | In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/17) | ||
| HB 813 (SB 438) | Maryland Insurance Administration and Maryland Department of Health - Workgroup to Study Pharmacy Benefits Managers | S. Johnson | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 730 (5/20) | House Bill 813, titled "Pharmacy Benefits Administration - Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Pharmacy Benefits Managers," proposes changes to the regulation of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) in Maryland. Key provisions include:
- Altering the reimbursement levels for drug products that the Maryland Medical Assistance Program is required to establish and that PBMs that contract with a pharmacy on behalf of a managed care organization are required to reimburse the pharmacy. The act is set to take effect upon enactment. | |
| SB 303 (HB 321) | Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law | Lam | In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (1/20) | Oppose | |
| SB 357 (HB 424) | Prescription Drug Affordability Board - Authority and Stakeholder Council Membership (Lowering Prescription Drug Costs for All Marylanders Now Act) | Gile | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 610 (5/20) | ||
| SB 393 (HB 529) | Health Insurance - Prescription Drug Formularies and Coverage for Generic Drugs and Biosimilars | Lam | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/10) | ||
| SB 438 (HB 813) | Pharmacy Benefits Administration - Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Pharmacy Benefits Managers | Lam | In the Senate - Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (1/27) | ||
| SB 691 (HB 333) | Healthcare Ecosystem Stakeholder Cybersecurity Workgroup | Hester | Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (5/16) |