Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1172
Pharmacy freedom of choice; specialty pharmacy benefits.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Nicole Cole (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Pharmacy freedom of choice; specialty pharmacy benefits. Provides that in no event shall any person receiving a covered specialty pharmacy benefit from a nonpreferred or nonparticipating provider, regardless of whether it has submitted a reimbursement agreement, be responsible for amounts that may be charged by the nonpreferred or nonparticipating provider in excess of the copayment and the insurer's reimbursement applicable to all of its preferred or participating pharmacy providers.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 17, 2026, 12:22 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Labor and Commerce - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N) - Jan 27, 2026 · House
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #1 - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103939D