Rep. Justin Thurber

By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Thurber of Somerset, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3262) of Kelly A. Dooner and Justin Thurber (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Dighton to impose community impact linkage fees. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Thurber of Somerset, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2939) of Kelly A. Dooner and Justin Thurber (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Dighton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Senate, April 13, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2961) of Kelly A. Dooner and Justin Thurber (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Dighton to use a portion of conservation land for public way purposes, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3052).

By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Justin Thurber relative to prevention and punishment for financial exploitation of the elderly. The Judiciary.

By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Justin Thurber relative to penalties and enforcement of prison contraband laws. The Judiciary.

By Representatives Thurber of Somerset and Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Justin Thurber for legislation to establish minimum mandatory sentencing for persons convicted of rape. The Judiciary.

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to teacher preparation and student literacy (House, No. 4683), reports, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5511).

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 summaryThis bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from discriminating against hospitals and clinics participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. It specifically bans PBMs from paying lower rates for 340B drugs than non-340B drugs, charging extra fees for 340B participation, restricting network access based on 340B status, or imposing higher patient costs (like extra copays) when using 340B providers. The law directly affects safety-net hospitals, clinics, and their patients who rely on the 340B program to access discounted medications. It ensures these providers aren’t penalized for participating in the federal program through PBM billing practices.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided information, H 4683 is an Act concerning teacher preparation and student literacy. The official abstract indicates it is a version of House bill No. 4672 that was amended and passed by the House on October 29, 2025. The context does not provide further details on the specific mechanisms or provisions of the bill.