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MA H4842

MA H4842
Relative to dental hygienist reciprocal licensure


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Introduced
07/09/2024
In Committee
12/30/2024
Crossed Over
12/30/2024
Passed
01/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/10/2025

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to dental hygienist reciprocal licensure

AI Summary

This bill amends the first paragraph of Section 51 of Chapter 112 of the General Laws to allow for the reciprocal licensure of dental hygienists. Specifically, it allows individuals who are: (i) graduates of an accredited dental hygienist program, (ii) dental students who have completed at least 4 semesters or graduates of an accredited dental college, or (iii) dentists who have practiced for at least 5 years in another country or foreign province, to be examined by the board and, if their examination is satisfactory, be registered and given a certificate to practice dental hygiene in the Commonwealth. The bill requires these individuals to pay a fee determined by the Commissioner of Administration and Finance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Other Sponsors (1)

House Committee on Ways and Means (House)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 394 of the Acts of 2024 (on 01/10/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4842
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4842.pdf
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