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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 standing orders for emergency contraception. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize the standing orders for emergency contraception in Massachusetts. It does this by amending the state's General Laws to require the Department of Public Health to issue a statewide standing order that authorizes licensed pharmacists to dispense emergency contraception. The bill also provides legal protections for pharmacists who, acting in good faith, dispense emergency contraception under the standing order, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. Additionally, it requires pharmacists who dispense emergency contraception to annually report the number of doses dispensed to the Department.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3498 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3498.pdf |
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