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Manufacturers prohibited from advertising prescription drugs on television.
Manufacturers prohibited from advertising prescription drugs on television.
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-18
House
Author added Norris
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2026-03-12
House
Author added Rehrauer
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2026-03-09
House
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
Official Summary Text
Manufacturers prohibited from advertising prescription drugs on television.
Current Bill Text
Read the full stored bill text
A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting manufacturers from advertising prescription drugs on television; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin [325F.7845] PHARMACEUTICAL ADVERTISING. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Definitions. new text end new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the terms defined in this subdivision have the meanings given. new text end new text begin (b) "Manufacturer" means a drug manufacturer licensed under section 151.252. new text end new text begin (c) "Prescription drug" has the meaning provided in section 151.441, subdivision 8. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Prohibition. new text end new text begin A manufacturer is prohibited from using televised advertisements to advertise the direct sale of prescription drugs to consumers. new text end new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Enforcement. new text end new text begin The attorney general may enforce this section under section 8.31. new text end