Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S2035 — An Act to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill removes the tax deduction for pharmaceutical companies' direct-to-consumer marketing expenses.

This legislation eliminates the ability for pharmaceutical companies to deduct expenses related to marketing their products directly to consumers from their taxes. This change aims to affect how pharmaceutical companies budget for marketing.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers might see different advertising strategies from pharmaceutical companies as they adjust to the removal of tax deductions.
  • Healthcare: This may lead to changes in how pharmaceutical companies promote their products to patients and healthcare providers.

Summary

An Act to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing

Bill Text

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2035 do?
An Act to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing
Who sponsors S2035?
S2035 is sponsored by Jason M. Lewis (Democrat).
What is the current status of S2035?
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.
Where can I track S2035?
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