An Act to prevent undue influence on prescriber behavior
This bill amends Massachusetts laws to restrict how pharmaceutical and medical device companies interact with healthcare providers, aiming to prevent undue influence. It limits gifts to modest meals and refreshments that match government per diem rates and explicitly bans providing alcohol or hosting events at recreational venues like resorts and casinos. Additionally, the legislation requires companies to report detailed information about these interactions, including attendee names, presenter credentials, and the total costs of meals and venues. By tightening these rules and increasing transparency, the bill seeks to ensure that educational presentations for doctors remain focused on information rather than financial incentives.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 22, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Montigny
DDemocratic
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