SB 303

Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law

Sponsor: Clarence K. Lam (District 12)Committee: FinanceSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the definition of 'purchaser' for the purpose of certain provisions of State insurance law governing pharmacy benefits managers to exclude certain nonprofit health maintenance organizations; and repealing certain provisions that restrict applicability of certain provisions of law to pharmacy benefits managers that provide pharmacy benefits management services on behalf of a carrier.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list

FAV 8FavorableUNF 15UnfavorableINFO 2Information only

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	McDonough, Caitlinlobbyist	HJM	Written (PDF)
FAV	Horton, Aliyahlobbyist	Maryland Pharmacists Association	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Williams, Irnise	OAG	Written (PDF)
FAV	Paddy, Michaellobbyist	Public Policy Partners	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Hose, Brian	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Kauffman, Dannalobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
FAV	Locklair, Caileylobbyist	Individual	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator	Individual	Oral
UNF	Lake, Keith	AHIP - Washington, DC	Written (PDF)
UNF	Baker, Ray	Baltimore- DC Building Trades	Oral + Written (PDF)
UNF	Popham, Brysonlobbyist	Bryson F. Popham, P.A.	Written (PDF)
UNF	Leonard, Victoria	Committee for Montgomery	Oral + Written (PDF)
UNF	Clark, Tom	IBEW 26	Written (PDF)
UNF	Albacarys, Rico	International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 24	Written (PDF)
UNF	Manno, Rogerlobbyist	Manno & Associates LLC	Written (PDF)
UNF	Anderson, Karrington	Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)	Written (PDF)
UNF	Allen, Hannahlobbyist	Maryland Chamber of Commerce	Written (PDF)
UNF	Jorch, Bill	Maryland Municipal League	Written (PDF)
UNF	Brown, Fred	National Labor Alliance of Healthcare Coalitions	Oral
UNF	Johansen, Michaellobbyist	RWL	Position only
UNF	Celentano, Matthewlobbyist	The League of Life and Health Insurers of Maryland	Written (PDF)
UNF	Fiastro, Johnlobbyist	Individual	Written (PDF)
UNF	barnes, irene	Individual	Written (PDF)
INFO	Power, Matt	Maryland Independent College and University Association	Written (PDF)
INFO	Grant, Marie	Maryland Insurance Administration	Written (PDF)

Organizations on record

AHIP - Washington, DCUNF 1

Baltimore- DC Building TradesUNF 1

Bryson F. Popham, P.A.UNF 1

Committee for MontgomeryUNF 1

HJMFAV 1

IBEW 26UNF 1

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 24UNF 1

Manno & Associates LLCUNF 1

Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)UNF 1

Maryland Chamber of CommerceUNF 1

Maryland Independent College and University AssociationINFO 1

Maryland Insurance AdministrationINFO 1

Maryland Municipal LeagueUNF 1

Maryland Pharmacists AssociationFAV 1

National Labor Alliance of Healthcare CoalitionsUNF 1

OAGFAV 1

Public Policy PartnersFAV 1

RWLUNF 1

The League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandUNF 1

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVMcDonough, CaitlinHJMRegistered for: AbbVie Inc.; Aligned Data Centers; American Academy of Anesthesiology Assistants, Inc.; Associated Builders & Contractors; Association of Independent Midwives of Maryland (AIMM); Baltimore Gas and Electric Company…

FAVHorton, AliyahMaryland Pharmacists AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Pharmacists Association

FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…

FAVKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…

FAVLocklair, CaileyRegistered for: HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association

UNFPopham, BrysonBryson F. Popham, P.A.Registered for: Agency Insurance Company of Maryland; Agency Services, Inc.; Army Alliance; Bryson F. Popham P.A.; Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Baltimore (BOMA); CVS Health…

UNFManno, RogerManno & Associates LLCRegistered for: CAUSE; Constellation; Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35; Mechanical Contractors Association of Metro Washington; Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association; Payactiv…

UNFAllen, HannahMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Maryland Chamber of Commerce

UNFJohansen, MichaelRWLRegistered for: 1/ST Racing MD LLC; ASC Engineered Solutions; Access Holdings Management Company, LLC; Alterwood Health, Inc.; Ashley, Inc.; Baltimore Streetcar Museum…

UNFCelentano, MatthewThe League of Life and Health Insurers of MarylandRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…

UNFFiastro, JohnRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; Bayview Management LLC; Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 MD, VA & DC; Building Decarbonization Coalition; Carbon Solutions Group; Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.…