Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 2137 — Modifies provisions relating to the scope of practice of dental hygienists

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

This bill modifies the practice scope of dental hygienists in Missouri.

The bill allows dental hygienists to perform certain tasks without a dentist's supervision in specific situations. It particularly applies to hygienists in public health settings who have practiced for at least three years.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill allows dental hygienists more autonomy in specific healthcare settings.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Missouri Revised Statutes: Section 332.311, RSMo.

  • Section 332.311, RSMo

    subsection subsection fluoride treatments, fluoride treatments, , → subsections and 3 subsections and 3 A duly registered and currently licensed dental hygienist or a dental hygienist with a volunteer dental hygienist license may perform oral screenings, provide oral hygiene instructions, and place fluoride varnish in any setting without the supervision of a dentist. 3. bold-face as described in this subsection

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Read First Time (H)

  4. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

197 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2137?
HB 2137 is sponsored by Bill Lucas (Republican) and Brad Pollitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2137?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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