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MA S1587

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Moore

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 51 of Chapter 112 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the scope of practice for registered dental hygienists
  • Authorizes registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia in addition to local anesthesia agents
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 session as Senate Bill No. 1429
  • Sponsored by Senator Michael O. Moore (Second Worcester) and co-sponsored by Senator Sal N. DiDomenico (Middlesex and Suffolk)

Legislative Description

Enabling registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/9/2026
Health Care Financing10/30/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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