Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 1379: An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program

In committee Last action April 16, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 1379 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program. Primary sponsor: Mike Kushmerek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Kushmerek (Democratic).