H 1148 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to prescription drug pricing

This bill requires pharmacy benefits managers and related entities operating in Massachusetts to obtain a license from the state insurance commissioner. To qualify for this license, applicants must pay a fee, secure a surety bond, and designate an agent for legal service. The commissioner will have the authority to investigate these entities, suspend or revoke licenses for violations, and impose administrative fines. Additionally, licensed managers must provide covered entities with specific information regarding prescription drug pricing.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Sep 5, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 4, 2024
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Alan Silvia
DDemocratic
MA
7th Bristol