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MA H2377
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nicholas Boldyga
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 9 of Chapter 94C of the General Laws to allow registered practitioners to dispense prescription medications directly to patients in the exercise of good faith clinical judgment
- Permits dispensing of non-controlled prescription medications, Schedule VI medications, and Schedule II-V controlled substances, subject to department regulations on storage, labeling, recordkeeping, dosage, and quantity
- Requires practitioners to inform patients of their right to purchase the medication from any other registered practitioner before dispensing
- Preserves practitioners' ability to dispense any prescription medication necessary to respond to a medical emergency without restriction
- Filed by Representative Nicholas A. Boldyga (3rd Hampden) on January 17, 2025; similar legislation was introduced in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 2140
Legislative Description
To improve patient access to prescription medication
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025
9/11/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/27/2025
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