H1092
An Act to ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards
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Bill overview
This bill aims to make prescription medications more affordable in Massachusetts by establishing accountability standards for drug pricing. It seeks to address concerns about the high cost of medications and improve access to affordable options for patients. The bill intends to promote transparency and potentially influence how drug prices are set within the state. It’s part of a series of similar bills focused on medication access and affordability.
Key provisions
- Establish accountability standards for prescription drug pricing.
- Promote transparency in drug pricing practices.
- Address concerns about the high cost of medications.
- Improve access to affordable prescription medications.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Financial Services.
Who is affected
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Prescription medication manufacturers
- Community pharmacies
- Healthcare providers
- The general public
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts focused on medication affordability.
- It aims to introduce new standards for drug pricing within the state.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Christine P. Barber
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
James C. Arena-DeRosa
James J. O'Day
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Bill H.1092 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1092) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to prescription medications. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Christine P. Barber
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1092
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4489 |
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