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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to hormonal contraceptives. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to allow registered pharmacists in Massachusetts to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives to individuals aged 18 and over, or to those under 18 with a prior prescription from a primary care or women's healthcare practitioner. The bill requires pharmacists to complete training, provide self-screening tools, refer patients to their primary providers, and dispense the contraceptives as soon as possible after issuing the prescription. It also prohibits pharmacists from requiring appointments for prescribing or dispensing, and from prescribing to patients without a recent clinical visit for women's healthcare.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2648 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1430 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1430.pdf |
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