Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 2 R cosponsors

H 338 — An Act relative to providing dental care to senior citizens

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4659

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4659

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2017 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs

Sponsors

  • Tackey Chan · Primary
  • Donald H. Wong · Cosponsor
  • III Paul A. Schmid · Cosponsor
  • Rady Mom · Cosponsor
  • Steven Ultrino · Cosponsor
  • John W. Scibak · Cosponsor
  • Jr. Thomas A. Golden · Cosponsor
  • Marjorie C. Decker · Cosponsor
  • Paul R. Heroux · Cosponsor
  • Carlos González · Cosponsor
  • Diana DiZoglio · Cosponsor
  • Kay Khan · Cosponsor
  • Denise Provost · Cosponsor
  • Robert M. Koczera · Cosponsor
  • Aaron Vega · Cosponsor
  • Paul McMurtry · Cosponsor
  • José F. Tosado · Cosponsor
  • Louis L. Kafka · Cosponsor
  • Claire D. Cronin · Cosponsor
  • James R. Miceli · Cosponsor
  • Norman J. Orrall · Cosponsor
  • Thomas P. Walsh · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 338 do?
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs.
Who sponsors H 338?
H 338 is sponsored by Tackey Chan (Democrat), Donald H. Wong (Republican), Paul A. Schmid, III, Rady Mom, Steven Ultrino (Democrat), John W. Scibak, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Paul R. Heroux, Carlos González (Democrat), Diana DiZoglio, Kay Khan, Denise Provost, Robert M. Koczera, Aaron Vega, Paul McMurtry (Democrat), José F. Tosado, Louis L. Kafka, Claire D. Cronin, James R. Miceli, Norman J. Orrall (Republican), and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 338?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 338?
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