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MA H4641
Relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency
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Introduced
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
In Committee
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the availability of prescription medication during an emergency
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure the availability of prescription medications during a state of emergency declared by the governor. It requires the Department of Public Health, in consultation with various state agencies, to develop and publicize a statewide plan that allows for early refills of prescriptions, provides a toll-free number and website for assistance in locating medications, and takes other necessary actions to ensure the availability of prescription drugs during a declared emergency. The bill also mandates the implementation of this plan by the Commissioner of Public Health for the duration of the declared state of emergency.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Bruce Ayers (D),
John Barrett (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
John Rogers (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4641 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4641.pdf |
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