Pharmaceutical Drugs and Devices - Gifts to Health Care Professionals - Prohibition

HB 1134 prohibits pharmaceutical and medical device sellers from giving healthcare professionals gifts exceeding $50 in total retail value per calendar year. It directly affects drug/device manufacturers and healthcare professionals who prescribe or recommend products, including their organizations and employees. The bill defines "gifts" broadly to include payments, food, travel, and entertainment (excluding peer-reviewed medical literature) and sets a clear annual $50 limit. Violations are punishable as misdemeanors with fines up to $5,000 or six months in jail. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.