An Act enabling registered dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide

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Overview Bill text 1 History 9 Sponsors

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the administration of nitrous oxide by dental hygienists. Public Health.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Jul 22, 2026 — Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 54 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

4.6% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum +1 54/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -9 81 days quiet

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