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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
Relative to hormonal contraceptives. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill allows registered pharmacists to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives to any person, regardless of whether they have a previous prescription from a primary care or women's health care practitioner. The bill requires pharmacists to complete training, provide a self-screening risk assessment tool, refer patients to their primary care or women's health care practitioner, provide a written record of the prescription, and dispense the contraceptives as soon as practicable. The bill prohibits pharmacists from requiring patients to schedule an appointment for the prescribing or dispensing of these contraceptives.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (35)
Christine Barber (D)*,
Lindsay Sabadosa (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jenny Armini (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Kate Donaghue (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Kristin Kassner (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Rita Mendes (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Aaron Saunders (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Dawne Shand (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2133 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2133.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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