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MA H 779

in committee

An Act to protect 340B providers in the MassHealth program

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 779 pass?

Not yet. MA H 779 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-17): Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

What is MA H 779 about?

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 779) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to hospital access to discounted purchase of prescription drugs. Elder Affairs.

Who sponsors MA H 779?

Kate Lipper-Garabedian is the primary sponsor of MA H 779, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 779) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to hospital access to discounted purchase of prescription drugs. Elder Affairs.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-06-17 — Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Kate Lipper-Garabedianprimary
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor
  • Samantha Montañocosponsor
  • Danillo A. Senacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-06-17

    Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

  2. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

  3. 2025-10-08

    Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  4. 2025-07-03

    Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  5. 2025-03-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-03-24

    Discharged to the committee on Health Care Financing

    referral-committee

  7. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  8. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H779

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