California Health and Safety Code

§ 1385.0031

HSC § 1385.0031 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Ch. 2.2 · Art. 6.1

Statute text

Commencing January 1, 2026, a pharmacy benefit manager shall not conduct spread pricing in this state. If a preexisting contract between a pharmacy benefit manager and a payer authorizes spread pricing, a subsequent amendment or renewal of that contract shall not contain that authorization. Spread pricing contract terms shall be void on and after January 1, 2029.

Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 605, Sec. 12. (SB 41) Effective January 1, 2026.