HB776

AN ACT relating to health care services and declaring an emergency.

Complete·4/13/26

Kentucky HB776 amends the Kentucky Dental Practice Act to update regulations on dental practice, licensure, and disciplinary actions.

Kentucky HB776 amends the Kentucky Dental Practice Act to update regulations on dental practice, licensure, and disciplinary actions. The bill modifies the scope of practice for dental hygienists, including allowing them to perform certain procedures without direct supervision from a dentist under specific conditions. It also updates the licensure and renewal requirements for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, setting a two-year renewal cycle.

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Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Licensing And Occupations

Mar 4

9:00 AM

House Committee On Licensing, Occupations, And Administrative Regulations (h)

History

Apr 13

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 131)

Apr 1

Senate

3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

Apr 1

House

received in House