New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors
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S 4905 — Provides for practice of dental hygiene without supervision pursuant to collaborative practice agreement with licensed dentist.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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Prognosis

Stalled 10% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Spreading across states

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In plain language

Allows dental hygienists to practice without supervision under certain agreements.

This bill permits dental hygienists to work independently under a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed dentist. The full details of the practice requirements are not available.

Summary

Dental hygienists-concerns

Bill Text

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4905 do?
Dental hygienists-concerns
Who sponsors S 4905?
S 4905 is sponsored by Holzapfel, James W. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4905?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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