HB05303

An Act Allowing Dental Hygienists To Provide Dental Hygiene Services In Private Residences.

Introduced·2/19/26

Allows dental hygienists to provide services in private residences.

The bill modifies the definition of "public health facility" to include private residences, enabling dental hygienists to offer services there. Dental hygienists must refer patients needing care beyond their scope to licensed dentists and coordinate such referrals. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Health Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

AGE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

14 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Aging Public Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Referred by House to Committee on Public Health

Mar 19

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 19

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House