PennsylvaniaHB 692025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

An Act amending the act of May 13, 2008 (P.L.139, No.14), known as the Cancer Drug Repository Program Act, further providing for title and short title of act, for definitions, for establishment, for r . . .estocking and dispensing of cancer drugs, for storage, distribution and fees and for immunity; providing for annual report, for list of approved participating pharmacies and for limitations; further providing for regulations; and imposing duties on the State Board of Pharmacy.

Sponsored By: Bryan Cutler (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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More donated medicines for indigent residents

The law expands the program beyond cancer drugs. Indigent Pennsylvania residents can get eligible unused prescription drugs from approved pharmacies. Individuals and listed organizations can donate or return eligible drugs, and registered out-of-state pharmacies can participate. Drugs must meet safety and packaging rules, including having at least six months before expiration when restocked. The pharmacy board must post an online list of approved pharmacies and update it within 30 days of a change.

Fees and limits on donated drugs

An approved pharmacy may charge a handling fee for donated drugs, with the amount set by the pharmacy board. The law does not state the fee amount, and donated drugs cannot be resold. The program cannot accept or provide controlled substances or drugs that federal rules reserve for patients registered with the manufacturer.

Safety rules for donated drug handlers

Participating groups must keep electronic records that track each donated drug and provide them to the pharmacy board on request. Pharmacies cannot bill Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Program for donated drugs. People and groups receive legal protection when they act in good faith and use reasonable care, but the board can suspend or revoke a pharmacy’s license and impose fines of up to $1,000 per violation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bryan Cutler

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Kuzma

    Republican • House

  • Arvind Venkat

    Democratic • House

  • Brenda M. Pugh

    Republican • House

  • Dan Frankel

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel J. Deasy

    Democratic • House

  • Dave Madsen

    Democratic • House

  • Ed Neilson

    Democratic • House

  • Jeanne McNeill

    Democratic • House

  • Jeremy Shaffer

    Republican • House

  • Joe Ciresi

    Democratic • House

  • Kathy L. Rapp

    Republican • House

  • Liz Hanbidge

    Democratic • House

  • Mark M. Gillen

    Republican • House

  • Nancy Guenst

    Democratic • House

  • Nikki Rivera

    Democratic • House

  • R. Lee James

    Republican • House

  • Rob W. Kauffman

    Republican • House

  • Steven C. Mentzer

    Republican • House

  • Tarik Khan

    Democratic • House

  • Tina M. Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Tina Pickett

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 598 • No: 0

Senate vote • 10/20/2026

House Bill 69 PN4073, Final Passage

Yes: 50 • No: 0

committee vote • 10/19/2026

22 0

Yes: 22 • No: 0

committee vote • 10/19/2026

22 0

Yes: 22 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/24/2026

13 0

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 6/3/2026

House Bill 69 PN3487, FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 201 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/3/2026

37 0

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 6/2/2026

House Bill 69 PN1325 A03336

Yes: 201 • No: 0

committee vote • 4/9/2025

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

committee vote • 4/9/2025

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Act No. 61 of 2026

    10/22/2026Governor
  2. Approved by the Governor

    10/22/2026Governor
  3. Presented to the Governor

    10/22/2026House
  4. Signed in Senate

    10/22/2026House
  5. Signed in House

    10/21/2026House
  6. House concurred in Senate amendments (203-0)

    10/21/2026House
  7. Re-reported on concurrence, as committed

    10/21/2026House
  8. Referred to Rules

    10/21/2026House
  9. Third consideration and final passage (50-0)

    10/20/2026Senate
  10. Re-reported as amended

    10/19/2026Senate
  11. Re-referred to Appropriations

    6/25/2026Senate
  12. Second consideration

    6/25/2026Senate
  13. First consideration

    6/24/2026Senate
  14. Reported as committed

    6/24/2026Senate
  15. Referred to Health & Human Services

    6/5/2026Senate
  16. Third consideration and final passage (201-0)

    6/3/2026House
  17. Re-reported as committed

    6/3/2026House
  18. Re-committed to Appropriations

    6/2/2026House
  19. Second consideration, with amendments

    6/2/2026House
  20. Removed from table

    6/1/2026House
  21. Laid on the table

    4/9/2025House
  22. First consideration

    4/9/2025House
  23. Reported as amended

    4/9/2025House
  24. Referred to Health

    1/14/2025House

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