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BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 1253: Dental hygienists

Modifying provisions concerning dental hygienists.

Summary

  • The scope of practice of licensed dental hygienists is increased to permit specified activities regarding anesthetics and analgesia; restorations; and the delegation of functions.
  • A new provider category, the licensed dental hygienist - advance practice, is created to perform the same services as a licensed dental hygienist without the requirement of dentist supervision.
  • Authority for dental hygienists is shifted from the Secretary of Health to a newly-created Board of Dental Hygiene.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1253), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2003
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeanne Edwards (D-1)
Introduced
January 22, 2003 in the House
Last action
January 12, 2004
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to dental hygienists;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeanne Edwards (D-1)

6 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Tom Campbell R-2Eileen Cody D-34Laura Ruderman D-45Phil Rockefeller D-23Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46Steve Conway D-29

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. First reading, referred to Health Care.

HB 1253 in other sessions

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