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MA H 2426

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An Act enabling registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide

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

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Did MA H 2426 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2426 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-22): Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

What is MA H 2426 about?

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the administration of nitrous oxide by dental hygienists. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA H 2426?

Sean Garballey is the primary sponsor of MA H 2426, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the administration of nitrous oxide by dental hygienists. Public Health.

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Latest action
2026-07-22 — Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Sean Garballeyprimary
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • Samantha Montañocosponsor
  • Natalie M. Higginscosponsor
  • Bradley H. Jones, Jr.cosponsor
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor
  • Marc T. Lombardocosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-07-22

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

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-06-17

    Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

  3. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

  4. 2025-12-08

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  5. 2025-11-13

    Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

    committee-passage-favorable,referral-committee

  6. 2025-09-10

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  7. 2025-08-29

    Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2

  8. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  9. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2426

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