Bill Commons

MA H 2563

in committee

An Act establishing the dentist and dental hygienist compact

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

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Did MA H 2563 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2563 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-12): Accompanied a study order, see H5214

What is MA H 2563 about?

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2563) of Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to establish a dentist and dental hygienist compact. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA H 2563?

Bud L. Williams is the primary sponsor of MA H 2563, joined by 6 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2563) of Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to establish a dentist and dental hygienist compact. Public Health.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-12 — Accompanied a study order, see H5214
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Bud L. Williamsprimary
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • Samantha Montañocosponsor
  • Natalie M. Higginscosponsor
  • Bradley H. Jones, Jr.cosponsor
  • Marc T. Lombardocosponsor
  • Amy Mah Sangiolocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-12

    Accompanied a study order, see H5214

  2. 2025-07-14

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-07-03

    Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2563

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