Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H1306: An Act ensuring transparency in the practice of dental leased networks
Status: In committee, February 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 176X the following chapter: Chapter 176Y Section 1. For the purpose of Chapter 176Y, the following words shall have the following meanings: “Provider Network Entity” means any person or entity, including a Carrier, that: (i) contracts with Participating Dental Providers and has a direct written agreement with such Participating Dental Providers for the delivery of healthcare services or benefits; or (ii) sells, rents, leases, or grants access to Dental Networks to Third-party Health Plans. ”Third-party Health Plan” means any person or entity, including a Carrier, that enters into a contract with a Provider Network Entity to gain access to the Provider Network Entity’s network of Participating Dental Providers whereby the cost of dental services furnished to subscribers and covered dependents are paid pursuant to the Third-party Health Plan’s own Dental Benefit Plan. “Commissioner” means The Commissioner of Insurance. “Carrier” means an insurer or other entity offering dental benefit plans in the Commonwealth. “Participating Dental Provider” means a registered dentist, under an express written agreement with a Provider Network Entity, has agreed to perform Dental Service to subscribers and covered dependents, and to abide by the by-laws, rules and regulations of such Provider Network Entity, with an expectation of receiving payment, other than coinsurance, copayments or deductibles. For the purpose of …
Sponsors
- Daniel Ryan (D, 2nd Suffolk) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a new draft, see H5045
- : Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Financial Services
Common questions
- What is H1306?
- H1306 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act ensuring transparency in the practice of dental leased networks.
- What is the status of H1306?
- In committee as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a new draft, see H5045 (February 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored H1306?
- Daniel Ryan (D, 2nd Suffolk).
- Where is the official record for H1306?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1306
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