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MA H 444

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An Act enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox

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

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Did MA H 444 pass?

Not yet. MA H 444 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-11): Accompanied a study order, see H5080

What is MA H 444 about?

By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 444) of Frank A. Moran, Manny Cruz and others relative to enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Description

By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 444) of Frank A. Moran, Manny Cruz and others relative to enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-11 — Accompanied a study order, see H5080
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Frank A. Morancosponsor
  • Manny Cruzcosponsor
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • Samantha Montañocosponsor
  • Natalie M. Higginscosponsor
  • Marc T. Lombardocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-11

    Accompanied a study order, see H5080

  2. 2025-08-28

    Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H444

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