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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2531

HB 2531: Unsafe dental practices

Protecting patients from certain unsafe dental practices.

Summary

  • Requires, prior to the initial diagnosis and correction of malpositions of human teeth or the initial use of orthodontic appliances, that either a dentist perform an examination of a patient or a patient have received dental clearance for orthodontia services.
  • Requires that a patient receiving dental services through telemedicine be provided the dentist's name, direct telephone number, emergency contact telephone number, practice address, and Washington license number.
  • Prohibits a dental provider from requiring a patient to sign an agreement to limit the ability to file a complaint with the Dental Quality Assurance Commission or a lawsuit for civil damages.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2531), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2020
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Michelle Valdez (R-26)
Introduced
January 15, 2020 in the House
Last action
February 6, 2020
Versions
HB 2531, SHB 2531

AN ACT Relating to protecting patients from certain unsafe dental practices;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Michelle Valdez (R-26)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mari Leavitt D-28Paul Harris R-17Eileen Cody D-34Lauren Davis D-32

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2531)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  3. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2531)
  4. HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  5. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 2531 in other sessions

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