New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 470 — relative to the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation in dental treatment.

Last action — Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

relative to the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation in dental treatment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  2. Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 46

  3. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11

  4. Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/01/2025, Vote 4-0, CC SC 19

  5. Hearing: 04/23/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am; SC 19

  6. Introduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 9

  7. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 17

  8. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)

  9. Executive Session: 03/05/2025 02:00 pm LOB 306-308

  10. Public Hearing: 03/05/2025 02:00 pm LOB 306-308

  11. Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 3 P. 12

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 410 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (410)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 470 do?
relative to the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation in dental treatment.
Who sponsors HB 470?
HB 470 is sponsored by Keith Murphy (Republican), David Nagel (Democrat), Kevin Avard (Republican), Jim Kofalt (Republican), and Erica Layon (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 470?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 470?
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