H4489
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 rising medication costs and improve access to affordable medications for residents. The bill intends to achieve this through various measures focused on transparency and potentially negotiation of drug prices. It is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Establish accountability standards for drug pricing.
- Promote transparency in drug pricing.
- Potentially explore mechanisms for negotiating drug prices.
- Focus on improving access to affordable prescription medications.
- Referral to the Committee on Health Care Financing
Who is affected
- Prescription medication users in Massachusetts
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Healthcare providers
- The Massachusetts healthcare system
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
James C. Arena-DeRosa
James J. O'Day
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Bill H.4489 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards
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Bill Information
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.4489
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Financial Services |
| 9/18/2025 | House | New draft of H1092 |
| 9/18/2025 | 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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