H2377
An Act to improve patient access to prescription medication
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2377, aims to improve access to prescription medication in Massachusetts, specifically focusing on the administration and dispensing of controlled substances by certain practitioners. The legislation seeks to address potential barriers to obtaining these medications. It was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate. The bill also accompanied a study order (H5234).
Key provisions
- Addresses the administration and dispensing of controlled substances.
- Relates to practices of certain practitioners.
- Was referred to the Public Health committee.
- Senate concurred with the bill.
- Accompanied a study order (H5234).
Who is affected
- Patients
- Practitioners (specifically those administering controlled substances)
- The Public Health sector
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Primary sponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
Cosponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
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Bill H.2377 194th (Current)
An Act to improve patient access to prescription medication
By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2377) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to administering and dispensing controlled substances by certain practitioners. Public Health.
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Presenter: Nicholas A. Boldyga
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2377
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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