An Act relative to emergency insulin access
This means individuals who require insulin can access it more easily during emergencies.
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H1212 — An Act relative to emergency insulin access
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill addresses emergency access to insulin.
This bill establishes provisions to ensure that individuals can access insulin in emergency situations. It aims to improve availability and reduce barriers for those in urgent need of insulin.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This means individuals who require insulin can access it more easily during emergencies.
- Healthcare: This means healthcare providers may need to adapt their practices to ensure insulin availability in emergencies.
Summary
An Act relative to emergency insulin access
Bill Text
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The bill allows pharmacists to dispense insulin in emergency situations under specific conditions.
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Section 17G of chapter 32A
or if dispensed by a pharmacist in an emergency situation pursuant to section 12D½ of chapter 112.
This change allows for the dispensing of items, including insulin, by pharmacists in emergencies.
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Section 10C of chapter 118E
or if dispensed by a pharmacist in an emergency situation pursuant to section 12D½ of chapter 112.
This change allows for the dispensing of items, including insulin, by pharmacists in emergencies.
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Section 47N of chapter 175
or if dispensed by a pharmacist in an emergency situation pursuant to section 12D½ of chapter 112.
This change allows for the dispensing of items, including insulin, by pharmacists in emergencies.
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Section 8P of chapter 176A
or if dispensed by a pharmacist in an emergency situation pursuant to section 12D½ of chapter 112.
This change allows for the dispensing of items, including insulin, by pharmacists in emergencies.
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Section 4S of chapter 176B
or if dispensed by a pharmacist in an emergency situation pursuant to section 12D½ of chapter 112.
This change allows for the dispensing of items, including insulin, by pharmacists in emergencies.
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Section 4H of chapter 176G
or if dispensed by a pharmacist in an emergency situation pursuant to section 12D½ of chapter 112.
This change allows for the dispensing of items, including insulin, by pharmacists in emergencies.
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Chapter 112
Section 12D ½ (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: "Emergency situation", an event in which authorization for the dispensing of insulin may not be readily obtained from the practitioner. "Pharmacist’s professional judgment", the judgment of a pharmacist as to whether the substance to be dispensed is essential to sustain the life of the patient or continue therapy for a chronic condition of the patient, and whether failure to dispense or sell the drug to the patient could result in harm to the health of the patient. (b) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, in an emergency situation, a pharmacist may dispense a supply of insulin. The supply dispensed may not exceed a 30-day supply as provided in the prescription or, if the standard unit of dispensing for the drug exceeds a 30-day supply, the amount of the drug dispensed or sold does not exceed the standard unit of dispensing. The pharmacist shall exercise professional judgment in determining the amount of the drug to be dispensed or sold. (c) A pharmacist shall not dispense or sell a particular drug to the same patient in an amount described in subsection (b) more than once in any 6-month period. (d) The commissioner of public health shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section.
This new section establishes the conditions under which pharmacists can dispense insulin in emergencies.
Sponsors
- Hannah Kane · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Hannah Kane Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H1212 do?
- An Act relative to emergency insulin access
- Who sponsors H1212?
- H1212 is sponsored by Hannah Kane (Republican).
- What is the current status of H1212?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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