BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1935: Dental assistants, etc.
Concerning dental assistants, expanded function dental auxiliaries, and dental hygienists.
Summary
- Permits a dental assistant to perform dental prophylaxis with supragingival scaling, periodontal probing, and gross debridement with an ultrasonic device under the close supervision of a supervising dentist.
- Permits a dental assistant and an expanded function dental auxiliary to disinfect operatories and sterilize equipment under the general supervision of a supervising dentist.
- Divides a renewable limited dental hygienist license into two: an anesthetic limited license and a hygiene only limited license.
From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1935), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Michelle Valdez (R-26)
- Introduced
- February 6, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Companion bill
- SB 5833
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to dental assistants, expanded function dental auxiliaries, and dental hygienists;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Michelle Valdez (R-26)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
HB 1935 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1935 (2025–26) Project permit definition
- HB 1935 (2023–24) Schools/resource conserv.
- HB 1935 (2021–22) Workplace bullying
- HB 1935 (2017–18) Death penalty elimination
- HB 1935 (2015–16) High occupancy vehicle lanes
- HB 1935 (2013–14) State parks and recreation
- HB 1935 (2011–12) Fluoridation levels/rules
- HB 1935 (2009–10) Adult family homes