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MA H2447

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Higgins

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94C, Section 23(d) to allow prescriptions for medically necessary testosterone therapy medication to be filled for up to a 90-day supply in a single filling
  • Medical necessity must be determined by the treating clinician in consultation with the patient
  • Requires medical necessity to be specifically documented in both the written prescription and the patient's medical record
  • Filed by Representative Natalie M. Higgins (4th Worcester) on January 15, 2025, with co-sponsors from 1st Hampshire and Middlesex and Worcester districts
  • Similar legislation (House No. 2194) was filed in the previous 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Authorizing a 90-day supply of medically necessary testosterone therapy medication

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing10/16/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

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