1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to human services; directing commissioner of human services to ensure 
1.3 	that generic drugs used in the medical assistance program are obtained at the 
1.4 	lowest price;amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 256B.04, by adding a 
1.5 	subdivision.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 256B.04, is amended by adding a 
1.8 	subdivision to read:
1.9 		Subd. 20.Generic drugs. The commissioner shall implement a competitive bidding 
1.10 	process or comparable process such as soliciting supplemental rebates from generic drug 
1.11 	manufacturers to ensure that generic drugs purchased or reimbursed for recipients of 
1.12 	services under state health programs are obtained at the lowest price.