H 774
An Act relative to prescription medication transfer and availability
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to prescription medication transfer and availability, aims to facilitate the transfer of prescription medications between licensed pharmacies. It seeks to improve access to medications, particularly during emergencies, and addresses potential barriers to patients obtaining necessary prescriptions. The bill also includes a hearing to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Allows for the transfer of prescriptions between licensed pharmacies.
- Aims to improve access to prescription medications.
- Includes a scheduled hearing to discuss related issues.
- Addresses potential barriers to obtaining prescriptions.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Elder Affairs and subsequently discharged to the committee on Financial Services.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Prescription medication providers
- Pharmacies
Notable changes
- The bill includes a hearing to examine related issues.
- The bill was discharged to the committee on Financial Services.
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Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
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Bill H.774 194th (Current)
An Act relative to prescription medication transfer and availability
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to prescriptions. Elder Affairs.
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Presenter: Michael P. Kushmerek
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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.774
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 3/31/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on Financial Services |
| 4/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5223 |
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