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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5981

SB 5981: 340B drug pricing program

Concerning the 340B drug pricing program.

Summary

  • Prohibits a manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer from restricting the acquisition of drugs under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program).
  • Prohibits a manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer from requiring a covered entity to submit data as a condition for allowing the acquisition of drugs under the 340B Program.
  • Requires certain covered entities and drug manufacturers participating in the 340B Program to annually report information and pay a filing fee to the Health Care Authority.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SSB 5981), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2026
  4. Passed HouseMar 6, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2026
  6. LawMar 25, 2026
Prime sponsor
Annette Cleveland (D-49)
Introduced
January 12, 2026 in the Senate
Last action
March 25, 2026
Session law
Chapter 227, Laws of 2026
Companion bill
HB 2145
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5981, SSB 5981, 2SSB 5981, E2SSB 5981

AN ACT Relating to protecting the integrity of the 340B drug pricing program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Annette Cleveland (D-49)

12 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Vandana Slatter D-48Paul Harris R-17Jessica Bateman D-22Emily Alvarado D-34Mike Chapman D-24Manka Dhingra D-45Noel Frame D-36Bob Hasegawa D-11Marko Liias D-21Jamie Pedersen D-43Rebecca Saldaña D-37Javier Valdez D-46

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SSB 5981
30 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican01801
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2026
Version voted on: E2SSB 5981
67 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56201
Republican112800
How each member voted

Yea (67)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 9, 2026
Version voted on: E2SSB 5981
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican01900
How each member voted
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6 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 2434 by Engell (page 2, line 26)

March 6, 2026
Version voted on: E2SSB 5981
40 Yea 56 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25601
Republican38001
How each member voted

Nay (56)

Excused (2)

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House · Amendment 2432 by Dufault (page 2, line 30)

March 6, 2026
Version voted on: E2SSB 5981
38 Yea 58 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat15701
Republican37101
How each member voted

Nay (58)

Excused (2)

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House · Amendment 2435 by Abell (page 3, line 7)

March 6, 2026
Version voted on: E2SSB 5981
43 Yea 53 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat65201
Republican37101
How each member voted

Nay (53)

Excused (2)

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House · Amendment 2468 by Marshall (page 3, line 7)

March 6, 2026
Version voted on: E2SSB 5981
43 Yea 53 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55301
Republican38001
How each member voted

Nay (53)

Excused (2)

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House · Amendment 2433 by Manjarrez (page 3, line 29)

March 6, 2026
Version voted on: E2SSB 5981
39 Yea 57 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat15701
Republican38001
How each member voted

Nay (57)

Excused (2)

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House · Amendment 2457 by Marshall (page 3, line 29)

March 6, 2026
Version voted on: E2SSB 5981
46 Yea 50 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat94901
Republican37101
How each member voted

Nay (50)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (E2SSB 5981)
  2. Chapter 227, 2026 Laws. (E2SSB 5981)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SSB 5981)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5981)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5981)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5981)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5981)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 5981)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SSB 5981)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5981)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E2SSB 5981)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 5981)
  13. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5981)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5981)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5981)
  16. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Health Care & Wellness. (E2SSB 5981)
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 5981)
  18. HCW - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5981)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5981)
  20. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5981)
  21. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 5981)
  22. Referred to Appropriations. (E2SSB 5981)
  23. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (E2SSB 5981)
  24. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SSB 5981)
  25. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5981)
  26. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5981)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5981)
  28. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5981)
  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5981)
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5981)
  32. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  33. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5981)
  34. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5981)
  35. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5981)
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5981)
  37. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5981)
  38. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5981)
  39. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5981)
  40. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5981)
  41. Minority; without recommendation.
  42. Minority; do not pass.
  43. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  44. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  45. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5981)
  46. Referred to Ways & Means.
  47. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5981)
  48. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5981)
  49. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5981)
  50. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  51. Minority; do not pass.
  52. And refer to Ways & Means.
  53. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
  54. Prefiled for introduction.

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