Rep. Hadley Luddy

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4318) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Harwich affordable housing trust to provide for the creation of attainable housing. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of James J. O'Day, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits discrimination against entities participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. It requires insurers and drug distributors to pay 340B-covered entities (like community health centers and safety-net hospitals) and their contract pharmacies the same rate as non-340B providers for covered drugs, without imposing special requirements or modifiers for 340B drugs. The law also protects patients' choice to receive 340B drugs from participating providers without interference. Violations are treated as unfair trade practices under Massachusetts law, enforced by the Attorney General and pharmacy board. The bill directly affects 340B program participants, their pharmacy partners, insurers, and drug manufacturers/distributors operating in Massachusetts.

Maddy summaryBill H 4489 requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to disclose pricing information - including wholesale cost trends, research spending, and explanations for price changes - to a state commission. The commission reviews this data to assess whether drug pricing is unreasonable compared to a "proposed value" and then issues public recommendations, such as bulk purchasing programs or adjusted insurance costs, to improve affordability. Manufacturers face potential civil penalties of up to $500,000 for non-compliance or providing false information. The bill explicitly states its process does not affect individual patient treatment decisions or health plan coverage determinations.

By Representative Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2537) of Greg Schwartz and others relative to primary care access. Public Health.

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5374) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to expanding the exemption for residential property in the town of Wellfleet. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3909) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) relative to year-round housing occupancy restriction in the town of Provincetown. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) that the town of Provincetown be authorized to designate a check-off box on its municipal tax bills or motor vehicle excise tax bills for the coastal resilience fund in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger and Joan B. Lovely relative to student access to food and nutritional information. Higher Education.

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4291) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to exempting the town of Chatham from the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. [Local Approval Received.]