Pharmacy Benefits Managers Regulation Amendment
Summary
Delaware Governor signed SB271 into law on March 26, 2026, amending Title 18 of the Delaware Code to regulate pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs). The bill affects PBMs operating in Delaware and healthcare stakeholders including insurers and pharmaceutical companies. The 153rd General Assembly passed this legislation with bipartisan sponsorship.
What changed
SB271 amends Title 18 of the Delaware Code to establish new regulatory requirements for pharmacy benefits managers operating within Delaware. The legislation modifies how PBMs conduct business in the state, potentially affecting reimbursement structures, transparency requirements, and relationships between PBMs, insurers, and healthcare providers. Specific provisions address PBM licensing, oversight, and consumer protections.
Pharmacy benefits managers, health insurers, and healthcare providers operating in Delaware should review their current contracts and operational practices to ensure compliance with the new requirements under Title 18. Entities should consult with Delaware regulatory agencies for implementation guidance and any associated compliance timelines. Failure to comply may result in regulatory enforcement under Delaware insurance law.
What to do next
- Review SB271 provisions amending Title 18 Delaware Code for PBM compliance requirements
- Assess current PBM contracts and practices against new state requirements
- Consult Delaware regulatory agencies for implementation guidance
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Delaware / SB271 Signed by Governor SB271 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-26
An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pharmacy Benefits Managers.
Bill Details
State Delaware
Session 153rd General Assembly
Chamber Senate
Committee Executive
Official Source legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationI...
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Sponsors
David Sokola (Sen - D) Frank Burns (Rep - D) Laura Sturgeon (Sen - D) Kyra Hoffner (Sen - D) Jack Walsh (Sen - D) Gerald Hocker (Sen - R) Raymond Seigfried (Sen - D) Eric Morrison (Rep - D) Cyndie Romer (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-03-26 S Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
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2026-03-26 S Executive
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