H455
An Act relative to the dental licensure compact in Massachusetts
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow Massachusetts to join a compact of states that would allow dentists and dental hygienists to practice across state lines without needing to obtain separate licenses in each state. Currently, Massachusetts dentists must meet the licensing requirements of other states where they wish to practice. This compact would streamline the process for interstate practice, potentially increasing access to dental care and benefiting both patients and dental professionals.
Key provisions
- Allows Massachusetts to participate in a dental licensure compact.
- Facilitates interstate practice for dentists and dental hygienists.
- Reduces the burden of obtaining multiple licenses for interstate practice.
- Aims to improve access to dental care across state lines.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who is affected
- Dentists
- Dental Hygienists
- Patients seeking dental care
- Dental professional licensing boards
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Currently, Massachusetts dentists must obtain licenses in other states where they practice.
- This bill would establish a framework for reciprocal licensure under a compact.
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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Bill H.455 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the dental licensure compact in Massachusetts
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 455) of Edward R. Philips relative to a interstate dental and dental hygiene licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Edward R. Philips
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.455
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5080 |
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