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MA H 1401

in committee

An Act increasing access to MassHealth dental providers

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 1401 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1401 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-17): Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

What is MA H 1401 about?

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1401) of Edward R. Philips relative to increasing access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing.

Who sponsors MA H 1401?

Edward R. Philips is the primary sponsor of MA H 1401, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1401) of Edward R. Philips relative to increasing access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-06-17 — Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Edward R. Philipsprimary
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • Samantha Montañocosponsor
  • Natalie M. Higginscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-06-17

    Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

  2. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

  3. 2025-10-08

    Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  4. 2025-07-03

    Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  5. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

    referral-committee

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Related bills

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1401

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