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HB 7838 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Allows foreign-trained dentists and dental hygienists to obtain limited licenses if they graduate from reputable dental colleges or universities, work under a supervising dentist, and pass a board-approved exam.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Apr 14, 2026 — 04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Jenni Furtado D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled