03/25/2026
We want to extend our sincere thanks to Senator Rick Billinger and Representative Ken Rahjes for their leadership and support in helping move PBM reform forward in Kansas. This legislation is an important step toward protecting independent pharmacies, improving transparency, and ensuring patients continue to have access to local care. A special thank you to Representative Rahjes for standing up and speaking on behalf of this bill — your advocacy and willingness to champion this issue made a meaningful difference. We truly appreciate both of you for your service and commitment to our communities.
Today, PBM reform overwhelmingly passed the Kansas Legislature with strong bipartisan support in both chambers. This legislation will lower drug costs for Kansans and protect patient access to local pharmacies by reining in abuses by PBM middlemen. The bill now heads to Governor Laura Kelly’s desk for signature.
Thank you to all the pharmacists, technicians, students, community members, and legislators who stood up and made their voices heard. You made the difference!