Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 827: An Act to ensure access to prescription medications
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 827 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure access to prescription medications. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2931.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 827) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure access to prescription medications. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
“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 study order, see S2931
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services