BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1598: Dentists and third parties

Concerning agreements between dentists and third parties that provide supportive services to dentists.

Summary

Permits dentists to enter into lease agreements and agreements for the provision of services in support of a dental practice if certain standards are met.
Grants whistleblower protections to a certain reports on the unlicensed practice of dentistry.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1598), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to patient safeguards in agreements between dentists and third parties that provide support services to dentists;

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

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25, 2017First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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