{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1385.0031","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1385.0031","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200. - 1796.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.2. Health Care Service Plans [1340. - 1399.874.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6.1. Pharmacy Benefit Managers [1385.001. - 1385.009.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.2/article-6.1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 605, Sec. 12.   (SB 41)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/pharmacy-benefit-managers-1385-0031","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}