An Act establishing a dentist diversion program
Summary
By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 238) of Denise C. Garlick 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 2019
Committee Review
Jul 2019
Senate Passage
Jan 2019
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
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
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
May 15, 2019
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Jan 22, 2019
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jan 22, 2019
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Denise Garlick
DDemocratic
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