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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/26/2022
05/26/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the current burden of oral disease. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission on oral health within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The commission will investigate the current oral health status and needs of all residents, assess gaps in access to care, and develop a plan to conduct a statewide oral health needs assessment. The commission will include members from various state agencies, the legislature, the dental and healthcare communities, and diverse community representatives. The commission will provide recommendations to address oral health disparities, increase public awareness, and work towards building health equity in the Commonwealth. The commission's findings and recommendations are due to the legislature by December 31, 2023, and the statewide oral health needs assessment must be completed by December 31, 2025.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Kate Hogan (D)*,
Harriette Chandler (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jim O'Day (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2320 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2320.pdf |
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