Rep. Mike Finn

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts laws to formally include pharmacy benefit managers in state regulations regarding pharmaceutical pricing and market oversight. The key changes require these companies to pay the same fees as drug manufacturers when state spending on medications rises, while exempting those who also provide their own pharmacy services from extra charges. Additionally, the legislation expands the scope of investigations and reporting requirements to explicitly include pharmacy benefit managers alongside other industry players. By updating existing legal definitions and fee structures, the bill aims to ensure these entities are held accountable for their role in the state's healthcare costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal right for home buyers in Massachusetts to have their prospective homes inspected by a licensed professional within ten days of an offer being accepted. It prohibits sellers and their agents from forcing buyers to waive this inspection right, with the exception of sales conducted at licensed auctions. The legislation also prevents sellers from accepting offers from buyers who explicitly state they intend to skip or limit the inspection, unless the buyer is a close family member of the seller. By amending existing state laws, the act ensures that buyers can evaluate critical components like the roof, foundation, and electrical systems before finalizing a purchase.

Senate, October 19, -- 2023 The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, John H. Rogers, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumer rights in purchasing safe and habitable homes; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to provide for a right to home inspections for buyers, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2474).

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to change the schedule for preliminary elections in the town of Agawam, moving them from their current date to exactly eight weeks before the regular November election. The change would allow voters in Agawam to nominate candidates for local offices earlier in the election cycle. Because this alters the town's charter, the bill requires approval from the town's voters during the 2023 regular election before the new timing takes effect in 2025.

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael J. Finn for legislation to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program. Housing.

By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Michael J. Finn, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., relative to reimbursement rates to disproportionate share hospitals. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 118) of Michael J. Finn relative to electronic systems designed to monitoring sales of certain products containing pseudoephedrine. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1083) of Michael J. Finn and Brian W. Murray relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health. Financial Services.

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2229) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.