An Act establishing a dentist diversion program
Summary
By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1980) of Denise C. Garlick and Steven Ultrino relative to establishing a remediation program for dentists dealing with illness, substance abuse or mental health issues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Apr 2018
Senate Passage
Apr 2018
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2017
Last action May 24, 2018
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 26, 2018
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 5, 2018
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Jan 23, 2017
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jan 23, 2017
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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