MA H1980

Bill

MA H1980

Establishing a dentist diversion program

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/05/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a remediation program for dentists dealing with illness, substance abuse or mental health issues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a remediation program for licensed dental professionals in Massachusetts who may be impaired due to substance abuse, mental health issues, or physical illness. The program aims to provide early identification, intervention, evaluation, monitoring, referral to treatment, and advocacy to help these professionals recover and rehabilitate without losing their licenses. The program is voluntary and confidential, with proceedings and records kept confidential under peer review laws. The bill outlines the duties and responsibilities of the designated remediation program, including establishing admission criteria, reviewing treatment facilities, and developing individualized remediation plans for participants. The bill also specifies that records of a participant's involvement in the program will be sealed after they successfully complete the program, typically after at least 5 years.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Denise Garlick (D), Steve Ultrino (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1980

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1980
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1980.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4528	The financing and delivery of health care in the commonwealth.	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1166	Relative to dentistry licensure examinations	Accompanied a study order, see S2535	Similar To
S142	Relative to graduate education for certain professionals	Accompanied a new draft, see H4454	Similar To
S422	Relative to underground storage tank remediation	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S512	Relative to the collaborative agreement of a public health dental hygienist	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S534	Relative to the remediation of home heating oil releases	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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