An Act relative to equine dentistry
This bill amends Massachusetts law to formally include specific dental procedures for horses under the scope of licensed equine dental practitioners. The new provision allows these professionals to float teeth, remove wolf teeth, and smooth enamel points, while explicitly excluding treatments for decay, tumors, or soft tissue issues. The legislation also clarifies that these dental services cannot be performed on dogs or cats and restricts the use of controlled substances to cases ordered by a licensed veterinarian. Ultimately, the act expands the legal definition of equine dentistry to ensure these common procedures are recognized within the state's professional licensing framework.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 30, 2024
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
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Carey
DDemocratic
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