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MA S738

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Fattman

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 175H, Section 3 of Massachusetts General Laws to create a medical exemption from restrictions on manufacturer drug coupons
  • Allows patients who cannot be medically prescribed an AB-rated generic equivalent to use manufacturer coupons for brand-name medications
  • Requires patients to provide proof from their primary care practitioner documenting medical inability to use the generic version
  • Referred to the Financial Services Committee
  • Similar legislation (Senate No. 633) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Providing for a medical exemption for manufacturer coupons

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2972

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing1/8/2026
Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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