SB504Introduced in the Senate
Relative to the practice of pharmacy and the dispensing of certain medications by pharmacists, authorizing the establishment of experimental treatment centers, and permitting treatment of certain severe illness under the right to try act.
Introduced by David Rochefort, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the practice of pharmacy and the dispensing of certain medications by pharmacists, authorizing the establishment of experimental treatment centers, and permitting treatment of certain severe illness under the right to try act.
Where it stands
Sen. Rochefort Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
May 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTPA · May 14, 2026
197
Yes
145
No
51
Absent or Not Voting
393 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Absent |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Absent |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 03/11/2026, Room 100, State House, 09:00 am; Senate Calendar 9
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1225s, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 11
SB 504 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Committee Amendment # 2026-1225s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Sen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-1262s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1225s and #2026-1262s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 9 P. 54
Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 01:10 pm GP 231
Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 231
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1742h 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 24
Amendment # 2026-1742h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 77
FLAM # 2026-1951h (Rep. Mazur): Amendment Adopted Regular Calendar 188-153 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 78
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1742h and 2026-1951h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 197-145 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 85
Sen. Rochefort Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
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