H4493
An Act to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to prescription medications and support community pharmacies in Massachusetts. It seeks to address potential challenges in medication availability and ensure that community pharmacies can continue to provide essential services to patients. The bill intends to establish measures to strengthen the role of local pharmacies within the healthcare system. It is closely related to other similar bills currently under consideration.
Key provisions
- Addresses potential barriers to medication access.
- Supports the financial stability of community pharmacies.
- May include provisions related to medication supply chain security.
- Likely involves measures to ensure affordability of prescription drugs.
- Potentially focuses on collaboration between pharmacies and healthcare providers.
Who is affected
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Community Pharmacies
- Healthcare Providers
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals (H.1157, S.831, H.1326, H.1092, H.4489) focused on prescription medication access.
- The bill's specific provisions are still being developed and refined.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsors
Carole A. Fiola
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.4493 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies
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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.4493
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Financial Services |
| 9/18/2025 | House | New draft of H1157 |
| 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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