Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 858: Resolve relative to pharmacy deserts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 858 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve relative to pharmacy deserts. Primary sponsor: Lydia Edwards (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 858) of Lydia Edwards that provisions to assess the supply, distribution and capacity of pharmacy and pharmacological services. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing