S 1586
An Act relative to smoking cessation agents
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to smoking cessation agents,’ aims to address the issue of access to and availability of medications used to help people quit smoking. It seeks to establish a framework for ensuring that these agents are accessible to those who need them. The bill is currently being reviewed by committees in the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines for the provision of smoking cessation agents.
- Establishes a process for ensuring equitable access to these agents.
- May include provisions related to reimbursement or coverage for these medications.
- Potentially addresses the availability of different types of smoking cessation agents.
- Could involve collaboration with healthcare providers and community organizations.
Who is affected
- Smokers seeking to quit smoking
- Healthcare providers
- Public Health officials
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a framework for regulating and promoting the use of smoking cessation agents.
- It may impact how healthcare providers prescribe and patients access these medications.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.1586 194th (Current)
An Act relative to smoking cessation agents
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1586) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to smoking cessation agents. Public Health.
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Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1586
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:45 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/30/2025 | 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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