Current Legislative Activities

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS (FEDERAL)

 

Current Congress (114th):

• There are no current legislative activities related to mercury toxicity and dental amalgams.

Previous Congresses:

H.Res. 648 (111th): Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury. ^[1]

• This resolution was introduced on July 14, 2009, but was not enacted.

H.R. 2101 (110th): Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act ^[2]

• This bill was introduced on May 1, 2007, but was not enacted.

H.R. 4011 (109th): Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act ^[3]

• This bill was introduced on October 6, 2005, but was not enacted.

 

STATE LEGISLATION

2015 state legislative activity:

• There are no current legislative activities related to mercury toxicity and dental amalgams.

Most recent prior state legislative activities:

H2000 (MA 188): Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the safety of dental amalgam ^[4]

• Massachusetts 188th General Court
• Jun 9, 2014: Accompanied a study order, see H4147

S1026 (MA 188): Requiring informed consent to the use of dental amalgam which contains mercury in dental procedures ^[5]

• Massachusetts 188th General Court
• Apr 28, 2014: Accompanied a study order, see S2114

HB1254 (MD cc613f6879a8): Environment – Dental Amalgam – Reduction in Use ^[6]

• Maryland 2014 Regular Session
• Mar 10, 2014: Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters; Withdrawn

HB47 (MD cc613f6879a8): Environment – Mercury – Dental Amalgam ^[7]

• Maryland 2014 Regular SessionFeb 10, 2014: Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters; Withdrawn

H0734 (VT 2013-2014): An Act Relating To Reduction Of Mercury-containing Dental Amalgam ^[8]

• Vermont 2013-2014 Session
• Jan 28, 2014: Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

A345 (NJ 413e4d3f5b59): Directs Division of Consumer Affairs to develop informational brochure regarding dental amalgam, and requires dentists to distribute brochure to patients and offer composite alternatives. ^[9]

• New Jersey 2014-2015 Regular Session
• Jan 16, 2014: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee

A2214 (NJ 2012-2013): Requires dental benefits coverage for dental composite restorations. ^[10]

• New Jersey 2012-2013 Regular Session
• Sep 20, 2013: Reviewed by the Pension and Health Benefits Commission Recommend not to enact

SB99 (NM 2013): Dental amalgam waste act ^[11]

• New Mexico 2013 Regular Session
• Mar 16, 2013: [LD 52] Passed House (63-6)

SB108 (NM 2013): Dental amalgam waste reduction act ^[12]

• New Mexico 2013 Regular Session
• Jan 15, 2013: [LD 1] Action postponed indefinitely