H 1056 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act establishing a commission to study maximum allowable costs lists

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate how health plans and pharmaceutical benefit managers use "maximum allowable cost" lists to determine the highest price they will pay for prescription drugs. The commission will consist of ten members representing government officials, health plans, pharmacists, and advocates for providers, pharmaceutical companies, and benefit managers. Its primary task is to examine current practices, financial impacts, industry standards, and transparency regarding these pricing lists. Within 180 days of passing, the commission must submit a report with its findings and any proposed legislation to relevant state committees.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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