Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3987: An Act relative to ensuring access to dental care for MassHealth recipients
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3987 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to ensuring access to dental care for MassHealth recipients. Primary sponsor: Kip Diggs (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2026): Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3987) of Kip A. Diggs relative to dental care for MassHealth recipients. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kip Diggs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Barnstable |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
- Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing