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The Massachusetts State House

Beacon Hill Day

SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

For the past several months the MDS Government Affairs Committee has been actively reviewing past Beacon Hill Days and assessing the best format to make this event an enjoyable and successful day for all involved. After careful consideration we are pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Dental Society will once again host a Beacon Hill day on Wednesday June 4, 2025!

Why are we meeting in 2025?
January 2025 will mark the beginning of a new two-year legislative cycle, following the upcoming Fall elections. Newly elected officials will take office, committees will be re-organized and the MDS will have filed an updated legislative agenda. Visiting the Statehouse early in the session allows our members the greatest opportunity to advocate for our agenda at the onset of the legislative process, whereas today we are nearing the end of the legislative calendar will several of our bills having already been sent to “study order” which ends their progress. 

Although formal sessions of the House and Senate are not typically announced until one or two weeks prior, we expect that the Statehouse will be active as Committees begin to meet to review legislation in the early Spring. In considering the date, the Government Affairs Committee was also working to stay clear of any conflicts with holidays and school vacation.

What’s Next?
Now that we have selected our date the Government Affairs Committee has tentatively planned the agenda for the day. In a new format, we will not be meeting at an area hotel, rather MDS members will assemble at the Statehouse in the morning (ideally the Hall of Flags) where we will have presentations by both elected officials and MDS leaders. Topics to be discussed include dental insurance reform, licensing and regulations, community water fluoridation, access and prevention, and dentist health and welfare.

Tentative Agenda
Location: Great Hall Massachusetts Statehouse
8:30 - 9:30 am: Check in and registration
9:00-10:45 am: Morning program and issues briefing (Speakers TBD)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Legislative meetings
1:00 pm: Lunch

Register for Beacon Hill Day
You must register in advance to attend. Please register HERE.

Future Beacon Hill Days
Moving forward, MDS Beacon Hill Day will take place in the first year of the legislative calendar (2025, 2027, 2029). However, be assured that even with this alternating-year plan the Government Affairs Committee will continue to work year-round to advocate and keep our members informed.

Questions? Please email advocacy@massdental.org.