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MA S 1497

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An Act protecting patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs

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

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Did MA S 1497 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1497 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-26): Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

What is MA S 1497 about?

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1497) of John J. Cronin for legislation to protect patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA S 1497?

John J. Cronin is the primary sponsor of MA S 1497.

Description

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1497) of John J. Cronin for legislation to protect patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs. Public Health.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-05-26 — Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • John J. Croninprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-26

    Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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  2. 2026-05-26

    Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft see S3068

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  3. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Friday May 1, 2026

  4. 2026-01-07

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

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  5. 2025-06-06

    Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  6. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1497

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