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MA H2464
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the safety of dental amalgam
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the safety of dental amalgam. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study the safety of dental amalgam, which contains mercury. The commission will examine acceptable mercury levels in the human body, the effects of certain genes on mercury sensitivity, causes of mercury vapor release from dental amalgam, safer alternatives to dental amalgam, procedures for safer removal of dental amalgam, and protocols for mercury detoxification. The commission will also consider recommendations related to cost-neutral coverage of safer alternatives in dental insurance plans, public education on dental amalgam, informed consent requirements for the use of dental amalgam, and insurance coverage for testing and treatment protocols. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by November 15, 2014.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2464 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2464.pdf |
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