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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings. Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to define "Modest Meals and Refreshments" in the context of prescriber education settings. It amends the Massachusetts General Laws to specify that the cost of such meals and refreshments provided by pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing companies cannot exceed the allowance defined by the United States General Services Administration for the Massachusetts per diem localities. The bill also prohibits the provision of alcoholic beverages and requires that meals and refreshments be provided within the context of the informational presentation, not before or after. Additionally, it mandates the reporting of various details related to such presentations, including the total amount spent on meals, venue, and other items of economic value.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Michael Brady (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S703 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S703.pdf |
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