MA H1180

Bill

MA H1180

Relative to the collaborative agreement of a public health dental hygienist

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to medical malpractice insurance coverage to dentists on the basis of written collaborative agreements with public health dental hygienists. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits medical malpractice insurers from refusing primary coverage to licensed dentists who enter into written collaborative agreements with public health dental hygienists. It also indemnifies the dentist and their insurer from any claims made against the public health dental hygienist under such a collaborative agreement.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Smitty Pignatelli (D)*, Tami Gouveia (D), Chris Hendricks (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Brian Murray (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1180

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1180
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1180.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1087	Regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H1095	Relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H1096	Concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H1153	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied S648	Similar To
H1578	Relative to patient care access	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H4975	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1290	Establishing a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers	Accompanied a study order, see H5229	Similar To
S658	Relative to prescription drug voice synthesizers	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S672	To require health care coverage for emergency psychiatric services	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To
S787	Establishing a public health option	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S797	Relative to premium impact statements	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S803	Relative to coverage for chronic illness	Accompanied S771	Similar To

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