Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5045: An Act ensuring transparency in the practice of dental leased networks
Status: In committee, July 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 5, 2026:
The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 176Y the following chapter: Chapter 176Z Section 1. For the purpose of Chapter 176Z, 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
- Services, Joint Committee on Financial (I) · primary sponsor
- Daniel Ryan (D, 2nd Suffolk)
Latest actions
- : Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- : Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- : Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- : New draft of H1306
- : Reported from the committee on Financial Services
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (July 16, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Financial Services (January 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H5045?
- H5045 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 H5045?
- In committee as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5045?
- Services, Joint Committee on Financial (I), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H5045?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5045
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