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MA H2487

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marc Lombardo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires dental services providers to give patients a cost quote upon request before performing any dental services
  • Allows patients to waive the quote requirement when scheduling a series of procedures as part of a continued course of treatment
  • Permits patients to file complaints with the Board of Registration in Dentistry if services are performed without a requested quote
  • Board must investigate complaints to determine if completed services were medically necessary; violations are reported to the attorney general who must respond within 3 months
  • Covers all dental providers including dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and oral/maxillofacial surgeons

Legislative Description

Relative to dental service quotes

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5234

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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