Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1157: An Act to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1157 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies. Primary sponsor: Carole Fiola (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 18, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4493.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1157) of Carole A. Fiola and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to prescription medication and community pharmacies. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carole Fiola | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Bristol |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4493
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services