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MA S2822

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes dental hygienists to administer botulinum toxins (Botox) and dermal fillers under the direct supervision of a dentist
  • Limits procedures to therapeutic purposes only; cosmetic use is explicitly prohibited
  • Requires dental hygienists to complete the same board-approved training in administering these substances as required for dentists
  • Prohibits dental hygienists from administering botulinum toxins or dermal fillers independently without dentist supervision
  • Amends Section 51 of Chapter 112 of the Massachusetts General Laws governing dental hygienist scope of practice

Legislative Description

Enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox.

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2972

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing1/5/2026

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