Massachusetts S738: An Act providing for a medical exemption for manufacturer coupons

Sponsors

• Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden) · primary sponsor
• Tarr, Bruce E. (R, First Essex and Middlesex)

Latest actions

1. February 26, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see S2972
2. January 8, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
3. October 1, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
4. October 1, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
5. September 29, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
6. September 25, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
7. September 19, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
8. February 27, 2025: House concurred
9. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Financial Services

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Financial Services (December 2, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S738?

S738 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act providing for a medical exemption for manufacturer coupons.

What is the status of S738?

Failed as of February 26, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see S2972 (February 26, 2026).

Who sponsored S738?

Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S738?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S738