H4489

To ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards

Introduced·9/18/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4489 aims to ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards.

Massachusetts H4489 amends the General Laws to establish accountability standards for prescription medication affordability. It mandates the Health Policy Commission to review and assess the pricing of certain drugs, particularly those with high costs or significant impact on health care spending. The bill requires manufacturers to provide detailed information on drug pricing and cost changes. The Commission can impose civil penalties on manufacturers for non-compliance.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026