Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 6979 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE ACCREDITATION OF DENTAL ASSISTANT PROGRAMS.

Last action — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill now allows individuals who have completed a dental assistant education program accredited by any regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, not just the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, to qualify as dental assistants. This change expands the criteria for qualification beyond one specific accrediting agency. This matters because it potentially increases the pool of candidates eligible to work as dental assistants by recognizing a broader range of educational programs.

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3350   *03350_______PH_* Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH   Introduced by:
3350   *_____HB06979PH____021517____* Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH   Introduced by:
Section 1 from passage 20-112a(a)(3) Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 from passage 20-112a(a)(3) PH Joint Favorable  
To allow persons who have successfully completed a dental assistant education program that is accredited or recognized by any regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, in addition to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, to qualify as a dental assistant.
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Action History

  1. SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

  2. TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR

  3. TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE

  4. PUBLIC ACT 17-44

  5. ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE

  6. SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  7. SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  8. FILE NO. 683

  9. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 378

  10. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  11. HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  12. HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  13. FILE NO. 5

  14. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 33

  15. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  16. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  17. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/01/17

  18. FILED WITH LCO

  19. Joint Favorable

  20. PUBLIC HEARING 0210

  21. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

Sponsors

  • Steve' b'Cassano · Primary
  • Bruce V.' b'Morris · Primary
  • Terry B.' b'Adams · Primary

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • b'Cassano, Steve'
  • b'Morris, Bruce V.'
  • b'Adams, Terry B.'

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (184)

184 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Senate Roll Call Vote 263 ADOPT

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 8000
Unaffiliated 21001
Republican 6000
Total 35001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
PAUL M. FORMICA — Yea
TIM LARSON — Yea
KEVIN KELLY — Not Voting
STEVE CASSANO — Yea
MARILYN MOORE — Yea
BETH BYE — Yea
EDWIN A. GOMES — Yea
TERRY B. GERRATANA — Yea
MICHAEL A. MCLACHLAN — Yea
KEVIN D. WITKOS — Yea
TONI BOUCHER — Yea
PAUL DOYLE — Yea
CARLO LEONE — Yea
CRAIG MINER — Yea
LEN SUZIO — Yea
GAYLE SLOSSBERG — Yea
ART LINARES — Yea
JOE MARKLEY — Yea
LEONARD FASANO — Yea
GEORGE LOGAN — Yea
ANTHONY GUGLIELMO — Yea
L. SCOTT FRANTZ — Yea
Bob Duff Democratic Yea
Catherine A. Osten Democratic Yea
Douglas McCrory Democratic Yea
Gary A. Winfield Democratic Yea
Joan V. Hartley Democratic Yea
John W. Fonfara Democratic Yea
Mae Flexer Democratic Yea
Martin M. Looney Democratic Yea
Eric C. Berthel Republican Yea
Heather S. Somers Republican Yea
Henri Martin Republican Yea
John A. Kissel Republican Yea
Kathy Kennedy Republican Yea
Tony Hwang Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 6979?
HB 6979 is sponsored by b'Cassano, Steve', b'Morris, Bruce V.', and b'Adams, Terry B.'.
What is the current status of HB 6979?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 6979?
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