Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

H 537 — An Act to ensure access to generic medications

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4778

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 537) of Paul R. Heroux and Carlos Gonzalez relative to access to generic medications and pharmacy reimbursements for the cost of drugs, medical products or devices. Financial Services.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4778

  2. Hearing scheduled for 12/14/2017 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in 222

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Financial Services

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Paul R. Heroux

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 537 do?
By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 537) of Paul R. Heroux and Carlos Gonzalez relative to access to generic medications and pharmacy reimbursements for the cost of drugs, medical products or devices. Financial Services.
Who sponsors H 537?
H 537 is sponsored by Paul R. Heroux and Carlos González (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 537?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 H 537?
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