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MA H4642

MA H4642
Relative to the bulk purchase of epinephrine auto-injectors


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Introduced
04/11/2022
In Committee
04/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the bulk purchase of epinephrine auto-injectors

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Bulk Purchase Fund, which will be administered by the Commissioner of Public Health or a designee. The fund will be used to operate a program that allows residents of the Commonwealth to directly purchase epinephrine auto-injectors. The state office of pharmacy services will assist with the purchasing and distribution of the epinephrine auto-injectors on behalf of the program. The fund will consist of payments made by program participants, appropriations or other monies authorized by the legislature, and any other public or private funds, such as gifts, grants, or settlements, that are designated for the fund. Monies in the fund will not be subject to further appropriation and will not revert to the General Fund at the end of a fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Health (J)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)

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