SB647 — authorizing the department of insurance to participate in a cooperative procurement group via an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.
Last action — INTERIM STUDY
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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6 sponsors
1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
authorizing the department of insurance to participate in a cooperative procurement group via an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
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Subcommittee Work Session: 09/09/2026 10:00 am GP 229
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Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 10
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Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 19 P. 10
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Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
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Subcommittee Work Session: 04/22/2026 10:00 am GP 229
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Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 02:15 pm GP 229
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Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 9 P. 55
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Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 5-0; SC 11
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Hearing: 03/11/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am; SC 9
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 1
Sponsors
- Tara Reardon · Cosponsor
- David Rochefort · Primary
- Suzanne Prentiss · Cosponsor
- Cindy Rosenwald · Cosponsor
- Kevin Avard · Cosponsor
- Regina Birdsell · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- David Rochefort Republican
Co-sponsors (5)
- Tara Reardon Democrat
- Suzanne Prentiss Democrat
- Cindy Rosenwald Democrat
- Kevin Avard Republican
- Regina Birdsell Republican
Not signed on (409)
409 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 409 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB647 do?
- authorizing the department of insurance to participate in a cooperative procurement group via an intergovernmental agreement for a prescription drug discount program.
- Who sponsors SB647?
- SB647 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), David Rochefort (Republican), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Kevin Avard (Republican), and Regina Birdsell (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB647?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB647?
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