H2426

Enabling registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2426 would allow registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide.

Massachusetts H2426 would amend the General Laws to enable registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia. This change would expand the scope of services dental hygienists can provide, potentially improving patient care and efficiency in dental practices.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 10, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

Sep 10, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

Jul 22

House

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026