BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS (FEDERAL)
Current Congress (114th):
- There are no current legislative activities related to mercury toxicity and dental amalgams.
Previous Congresses:
- 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:
- Massachusetts 188th General Court
- Jun 9, 2014: Accompanied a study order, see H4147
- 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- Mar 10, 2014: Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters; Withdrawn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- Maryland 2014 Regular SessionFeb 10, 2014: Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters; Withdrawn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
- 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