S 1587
An Act enabling registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide
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Bill overview
This bill would allow registered dental hygienists in Massachusetts to administer nitrous oxide, a sedative gas, to patients during dental procedures. Currently, this administration is limited to dentists. The bill aims to expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists and potentially improve patient comfort and access to dental care. It seeks to update regulations to reflect current best practices in dental care.
Key provisions
- Allows registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide.
- Expands the scope of practice for dental hygienists.
- Potentially increases patient access to dental sedation.
- Addresses current regulations regarding nitrous oxide administration.
Who is affected
- Registered Dental Hygienists
- Patients receiving dental care
- Dental practices in Massachusetts
- The dental profession
Notable changes
- Changes current regulations limiting nitrous oxide administration to dentists.
- May broaden the role of dental hygienists in providing sedation options.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Marc T. Lombardo
Michael O. Moore
Sal N. DiDomenico
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Bill S.1587 194th (Current)
An Act enabling registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1587) of Michael O. Moore and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to dental hygienists. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1587
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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