SB18-152
Prohibit Price Gouging On Prescription Drugs
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2018 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a prohibition against price gouging on certain prescription drugs.
Bill Summary:
The bill:
- Prohibits a pharmaceutical manufacturer or wholesaler from price gouging on sales of essential off-patent or generic drugs;
- Makes the practice of price gouging a deceptive trade practice under the 'Colorado Consumer Protection Act'; and
- Requires the state board of pharmacy and the executive director of the department of health care policy and financing to report suspected price gouging to the attorney general. The attorney general is authorized to seek subpoenas and file lawsuits with the appropriate district courts.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2018 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment T]. | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 18-152, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. | The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 18-152 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2018 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/29/2018 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
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