Dentistry: dental hygienists: licensure.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill creates a process for the Dental Hygiene Board to certify applicants who earned a degree from a non‑accredited dental school equivalent to a DDS or DMD, provided they meet verification, exam, and coursework requirements. Those certified can take the American Board of Dental Examiners exam and, upon passing, receive a registered dental hygienist license. This expands licensure options for qualified individuals not covered by current rules.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 21). · Apr 21, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Apr 21, 2026
• Business And Professions
  Business And Professions · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Apr 22, 2026Read second time and amended.
5. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 21).
6. Apr 14, 2026Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
7. Apr 13, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
8. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on B. & P.
9. Feb 14, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
10. Feb 13, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Berman · sponsor

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