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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to ensuring access to certain medications. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure access to specialty medications in Massachusetts. It amends the state's insurance laws to prohibit carriers from prohibiting the dispensing of specialty drugs by any licensed pharmacy, as long as the pharmacy can handle the special requirements of the medication. It also requires the state's Board of Registration in Pharmacy to establish a licensing procedure for specialty pharmacies, which must designate a pharmacist-in-charge responsible for ensuring compliance with state laws. The bill also requires out-of-state pharmacies dispensing specialty medications to Massachusetts residents to obtain a specialty pharmacy license from the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (20)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
James Murphy (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Denise Provost (D),
John Rogers (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5160 (on 12/01/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H915 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H915.pdf |
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