S 827
An Act to ensure access to prescription medications
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act to ensure access to prescription medications,’ aims to improve the affordability and availability of prescription drugs in Massachusetts. It seeks to address challenges related to medication costs and access for residents. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the state legislature, particularly within the Financial Services and Health Care Financing committees. It is similar to other proposed legislation with the same goal.
Key provisions
- Referral to the committee on Financial Services
- Referral to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Scheduling of a hearing to discuss the issue
- Accompaniment of a study order (S2931)
- Potential for collaboration with other similar bills (H.1326, H.4346, H.3587, S.715, H.1157)
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Prescription medication users
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Healthcare providers
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- The bill’s specific provisions are still being developed and refined during the legislative process.
- It is part of a series of similar bills addressing prescription drug access.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.827 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure access to prescription medications
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 827) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure access to prescription medications. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.827
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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