Manufacturers prohibited from advertising prescription drugs on television
SF 3650 would ban prescription drug manufacturers from advertising their products on television to consumers in Minnesota. The bill defines "television advertisement" to include over-the-air broadcasts and internet streams of those broadcasts, and specifies that the prohibition applies to ads promoting prescription drugs sold directly to consumers. If enacted, the law would require drug manufacturers to stop running such TV ads, with enforcement handled by the attorney general under existing law. The bill is currently in committee review after its introduction in February 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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1st Engrossment
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Apr 7, 2026
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The bill was updated from its first to its second engrossment, reflecting a revision to the definition of 'prescription drug.' This change narrows the scope of the advertising ban to only include drugs covered by specific state programs, such as medical assistance and state employee insurance.
Scope change
The bill's scope is narrowed; it now applies only to prescription drugs covered by the medical assistance program, MinnesotaCare program, or state employees group insurance program, rather than all prescription drugs.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'prescription drug' was modified to include an exception, limiting the term to only those drugs covered by the medical assistance program, MinnesotaCare program, or state employees group insurance program.
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Committee
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Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Consumer Protection
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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