H4346
An Act to ensure access to prescription medications
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to prescription medications in Massachusetts. It seeks to address affordability and availability challenges faced by residents. The legislation proposes measures to lower medication costs and ensure that necessary medications are accessible to those who need them. Specifically, it intends to create a process for reviewing and potentially regulating prescription drug prices.
Key provisions
- Establish a process for reviewing prescription drug prices.
- Potentially regulate prescription drug prices.
- Address affordability challenges for medication access.
- Ensure access to necessary medications.
- May involve collaboration with stakeholders to achieve these goals.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Prescription medication users
- Healthcare providers
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Insurance companies
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
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Bill H.4346 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure access to prescription medications
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4346
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Financial Services |
| 7/31/2025 | House | New draft of H1326 |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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