HF 4124
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/18/2026 01:07 p.m.
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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.
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[325F.7845] PHARMACEUTICAL ADVERTISING.
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(a) For the purposes of this section, the terms defined in this
subdivision have the meanings given.
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(b) "Manufacturer" means a drug manufacturer licensed under section 151.252.
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(c) "Prescription drug" has the meaning provided in section 151.441, subdivision 8.
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A manufacturer is prohibited from using televised advertisements
to advertise the direct sale of prescription drugs to consumers.
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The attorney general may enforce this section under section
8.31.
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