H 1322
An Act ensuring access to specialty medications
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to specialty medications for patients in Massachusetts. It seeks to address potential barriers that may prevent individuals from obtaining the medications they need, particularly those requiring complex or expensive treatments. The legislation intends to ensure that patients have reasonable access to these vital medications, potentially through various mechanisms outlined in the full text. It’s part of a series of bills focused on specialty medications and patient safety.
Key provisions
- Addresses barriers to specialty medication access.
- Focuses on ensuring patients can obtain necessary medications.
- Likely involves provisions related to affordability and coverage.
- Part of a series of bills addressing specialty medications and patient safety.
Who is affected
- Patients requiring specialty medications
- Individuals with chronic or serious illnesses
- Healthcare providers
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar bills, suggesting an ongoing effort to improve access.
- The specific details of changes to current law are not immediately apparent from the metadata.
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Primary sponsor
Danillo A. Sena
Cosponsor
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.1322 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring access to specialty medications
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1322) of Danillo A. Sena relative to access to specialty medications. Financial Services.
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Presenter: Danillo A. Sena
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1322
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4497 |
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