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SD 1184 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act increasing access to universal dental care

Summary
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to increase access to universal dental care for all residents of the commonwealth regardless of immigration status. Financial Services.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands dental care access, a healthcare service, for all residents regardless of immigration status.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly provides dental care access to all residents regardless of immigration status, directly advancing immigrant services and inclusion.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Lydia Edwards
Lydia Edwards
DDemocratic
MA
Third Suffolk