Florida 2026 Session Status: Passed House 2 R cosponsors

HB 363 — Dental Therapy

Last action — Died in Rules

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced November 05, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence
  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Dental Therapy ; Authorizes Medicaid to reimburse for dental services provided by certain mobile dental units; creates Council on Dental Therapy; specifies licensure requirements, services, limitations, & prohibitions relating to practice of dental therapy; requires DOH, in consultation with Board of Dentistry & AHCA, to submit reports to Legislature.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to dental therapy;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 A bill to be entitled An act relating to dental therapy;
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 amending s.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 amending s.
authorizing a dental therapist to administer local anesthesia under certain circumstances;
requiring a complete written report to be filed with the board Page 2 of 69 CODING:
requiring a complete written report to be filed with the board within a specified timeframe;
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 within a specified timeframe;
providing that a dentist of record remains primarily responsible for the dental treatment of a patient regardless of whether the treatment is provided by a dental therapist;
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hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 providing that a dentist of record remains primarily responsible for the dental treatment of a patient regardless of whether the treatment is provided by a dental therapist;
providing that a supervising dentist may authorize a dental therapist to provide dental therapy services to a patient before the Page 3 of 69 CODING:
providing that a supervising dentist may authorize a dental therapist to provide dental therapy services to a patient before the dentist examines or diagnoses the patient under certain conditions;
requiring a supervising dentist to be licensed and practicing in this state;
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 dentist examines or diagnoses the patient under certain conditions;
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 that the supervising dentist is responsible for certain services;
requiring a supervising dentist to be licensed and practicing in this state;
specifying that the supervising dentist is responsible for certain services;
97 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
94 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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Paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of section 409.906, Florida Statutes, is amended, and paragraph (e) is Page 4 of 69 CODING:
Paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of section 409.906, Florida Statutes, is amended, and paragraph (e) is added to subsection (6) of that section, to read:
409.906 Optional Medicaid services.—Subject to specific appropriations, the agency may make payments for services which Page 4 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 added to subsection (6) of that section, to read:
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 are optional to the state under Title XIX of the Social Security Act and are furnished by Medicaid providers to recipients who are determined to be eligible on the dates on which the services were provided.
409.906 Optional Medicaid services.—Subject to specific appropriations, the agency may make payments for services which are optional to the state under Title XIX of the Social Security Act and are furnished by Medicaid providers to recipients who are determined to be eligible on the dates on which the services were provided.
(1) ADULT DENTAL SERVICES.— (c) However, Medicaid will not provide reimbursement for Page 5 of 69 CODING:
(1) ADULT DENTAL SERVICES.— (c) However, Medicaid will not provide reimbursement for dental services provided in a mobile dental unit, except for a mobile dental unit:
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Owned by, operated by, or having a contractual Page 5 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 dental services provided in a mobile dental unit, except for a mobile dental unit:
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 agreement with the Department of Health and complying with Medicaid's county health department clinic services program specifications as a county health department clinic services provider.
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Owned by, operated by, or having a contractual agreement with the Department of Health and complying with Medicaid's county health department clinic services program specifications as a county health department clinic services provider.
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Services provided under this program include treatment of the teeth and associated structures of the oral cavity, as well as treatment of disease, injury, or impairment that may affect the oral or Page 6 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 provided under this program include treatment of the teeth and associated structures of the oral cavity, as well as treatment of disease, injury, or impairment that may affect the oral or general health of the individual.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 general health of the individual.
All provisions of this chapter relating to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, and dental hygiene shall be liberally construed to carry out such Page 7 of 69 CODING:
All provisions of this chapter relating to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, and dental hygiene shall be liberally construed to carry out such purpose and intent.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 purpose and intent.
466.002 Persons exempt from operation of chapter.—Nothing in this chapter shall apply to the following practices, acts, and operations:
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hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 466.002 Persons exempt from operation of chapter.—Nothing in this chapter shall apply to the following practices, acts, and operations:
A full-time dental instructor at a dental school or dental program approved by the board may be allowed to practice dentistry at the teaching facilities of such school or program, upon receiving a teaching permit issued by the board, in strict compliance with such rules as are adopted by the board Page 8 of 69 CODING:
A full-time dental instructor at a dental school or dental program approved by the board may be allowed to practice dentistry at the teaching facilities of such school or program, upon receiving a teaching permit issued by the board, in strict compliance with such rules as are adopted by the board pertaining to the teaching permit and with the established rules and procedures of the dental school or program as recognized in this section.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 pertaining to the teaching permit and with the established rules and procedures of the dental school or program as recognized in this section.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 Section 4.
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(8)(3) "Dentistry" means the healing art which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its Page 9 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 (8)(3) "Dentistry" means the healing art which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 adjacent tissues and structures.
(e) Professing to the public by any method to furnish, supply, construct, reproduce, or repair any prosthetic denture, Page 10 of 69 CODING:
(e) Professing to the public by any method to furnish, supply, construct, reproduce, or repair any prosthetic denture, bridge, appliance, or other structure designed to be worn in the human mouth.
(f) Diagnosing, prescribing, or treating or professing to Page 10 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 bridge, appliance, or other structure designed to be worn in the human mouth.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 diagnose, prescribe, or treat disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury, or physical condition of the human teeth or jaws or oral-maxillofacial region.
(f) Diagnosing, prescribing, or treating or professing to diagnose, prescribe, or treat disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury, or physical condition of the human teeth or jaws or oral-maxillofacial region.
The authorized procedures may also be performed at a Page 11 of 69 CODING:
The authorized procedures may also be performed at a place other than the dentist's usual place of practice.
The issuance of a written work authorization to a commercial dental laboratory by a dentist does not constitute general supervision.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 place other than the dentist's usual place of practice.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 (13)(15) "Health access setting" means a program or an institution of the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health, the Department of Juvenile Justice, a nonprofit community health center, a Head Start center, a federally qualified health center or look-alike as defined by federal law, a school-based prevention program, a clinic operated by an accredited college of dentistry, or an accredited dental hygiene program in this state if such community service program or institution immediately reports to the Board of Dentistry all violations of s.
The issuance of a written work authorization to a commercial dental laboratory by a dentist does not constitute general supervision.
(13)(15) "Health access setting" means a program or an institution of the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health, the Department of Juvenile Justice, a nonprofit community health center, a Head Start center, a federally qualified health center or look-alike as defined by federal law, a school-based prevention program, a clinic operated by an accredited college of dentistry, or an accredited dental hygiene program in this state if such community service program or institution immediately reports to the Board of Dentistry all violations of s.
The administration of anesthetics other than topical Page 12 of 69 CODING:
The administration of anesthetics other than topical anesthesia is considered to be an "irremediable task" for purposes of this chapter.
(16)(14) "Oral and maxillofacial surgery" means the Page 12 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 anesthesia is considered to be an "irremediable task" for purposes of this chapter.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 specialty of dentistry involving diagnosis, surgery, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
(16)(14) "Oral and maxillofacial surgery" means the specialty of dentistry involving diagnosis, surgery, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions.
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The department shall provide administrative support to the councils and shall provide public notice of meetings and agendas agenda of the councils.
Councils must shall include at least one board member, who shall Page 13 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 provide administrative support to the councils and shall provide public notice of meetings and agendas agenda of the councils.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 serve as chair, the council and must shall include nonboard members.
Councils must shall include at least one board member, who shall serve as chair, the council and must shall include nonboard members.
Rule and policy recommendations of the council must shall be considered by the Page 14 of 69 CODING:
Rule and policy recommendations of the council must shall be considered by the board at its next regularly scheduled meeting in the same manner in which it considers rule and policy recommendations from designated subcommittees of the board.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 board at its next regularly scheduled meeting in the same manner in which it considers rule and policy recommendations from designated subcommittees of the board.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 proposed by the board pertaining to the specified part of dentistry identified defined by this subsection must shall be referred to the council for a recommendation before final action by the board.
Any rule or policy proposed by the board pertaining to the specified part of dentistry identified defined by this subsection must shall be referred to the council for a recommendation before final action by the board.
The council shall meet at the request of the board chair, Page 15 of 69 CODING:
The council shall meet at the request of the board chair, a majority of the members of the board, or the council chair;
however, the council shall meet at least three times per year.
The council is charged with the responsibility of, and shall Page 15 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 a majority of the members of the board, or the council chair;
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 meet for the purpose of, developing rules and policies for recommendation to the board on matters pertaining to that part of dentistry consisting of educational, preventive, or therapeutic dental therapy services;
however, the council shall meet at least three times per year.
The council is charged with the responsibility of, and shall meet for the purpose of, developing rules and policies for recommendation to the board on matters pertaining to that part of dentistry consisting of educational, preventive, or therapeutic dental therapy services;
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Such councils shall be appointed by the board chair and shall include at least one board member who shall serve as chair.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 appointed by the board chair and shall include at least one board member who shall serve as chair.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 466.006, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Section 6.
Paragraph (b) of subsection (4) of section 466.006, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
As an alternative to such practical or clinical examination, an applicant may submit scores from an American Dental Licensing Examination previously administered in a jurisdiction other than this state after October 1, 2011, and Page 17 of 69 CODING:
As an alternative to such practical or clinical examination, an applicant may submit scores from an American Dental Licensing Examination previously administered in a jurisdiction other than this state after October 1, 2011, and such examination results are recognized as valid for the purpose of licensure in this state.
A passing score on the American Dental Licensing Examination administered out of state is the Page 17 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 such examination results are recognized as valid for the purpose of licensure in this state.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 same as the passing score for the American Dental Licensing Examination administered in this state.
A passing score on the American Dental Licensing Examination administered out of state is the same as the passing score for the American Dental Licensing Examination administered in this state.
Provided, however, if the applicant did not graduate from such a dental school, the applicant may submit proof of having successfully completed a full-time supplemental general dentistry program accredited by the American Dental Page 18 of 69 CODING:
Provided, however, if the applicant did not graduate from such a dental school, the applicant may submit proof of having successfully completed a full-time supplemental general dentistry program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation of at least 2 consecutive academic years at such accredited sponsoring institution.
Such program must provide didactic and clinical Page 18 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 Association Commission on Dental Accreditation of at least 2 consecutive academic years at such accredited sponsoring institution.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 education at the level of a D.D.S.
Such program must provide didactic and clinical education at the level of a D.D.S.
e.(I)(A) The applicant submits proof of having been consecutively engaged in the full-time practice of dentistry in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in the 5 years Page 19 of 69 CODING:
e.(I)(A) The applicant submits proof of having been consecutively engaged in the full-time practice of dentistry in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application for licensure in this state;
or (B) If the applicant has been licensed in another state or Page 19 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 immediately preceding the date of application for licensure in this state;
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for less than 5 years, the applicant submits proof of having been engaged in the full-time practice of dentistry since the date of his or her initial licensure.
or (B) If the applicant has been licensed in another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for less than 5 years, the applicant submits proof of having been engaged in the full-time practice of dentistry since the date of his or her initial licensure.
(III) The board shall develop rules to determine what type of proof of full-time practice is required and to recoup the cost to the board of verifying full-time practice under this Page 20 of 69 CODING:
(III) The board shall develop rules to determine what type of proof of full-time practice is required and to recoup the cost to the board of verifying full-time practice under this section.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 section.
(B) Submitted in writing;
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hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 (B) Submitted in writing;
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The applicant submits documentation that he or she has successfully completed the applicable examination administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations or its Page 21 of 69 CODING:
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hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 successor organization.
The applicant submits documentation that he or she has successfully completed the applicable examination administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations or its successor organization.
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Section 9.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 Section 9.
dental therapists.—In addition to any other requirements for relicensure for dental therapists specified in this chapter, the board shall require each licensed dental therapist to complete at least 24 hours, but not more than 36 hours, biennially of continuing education in dental subjects in programs approved by the board or in equivalent programs of continuing education.
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hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 addition to any other requirements for relicensure for dental therapists specified in this chapter, the board shall require each licensed dental therapist to complete at least 24 hours, but not more than 36 hours, biennially of continuing education in dental subjects in programs approved by the board or in equivalent programs of continuing education.
The board may excuse licensees, as a group or as individuals, from all or part of the continuing education requirements if an unusual circumstance, emergency, or hardship Page 23 of 69 CODING:
The board may excuse licensees, as a group or as individuals, from all or part of the continuing education requirements if an unusual circumstance, emergency, or hardship prevents compliance with this section.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 prevents compliance with this section.
466.016 License to be displayed.— (1) Every practitioner of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene within the meaning of this chapter shall post and keep conspicuously displayed her or his license in the office where wherein she or he practices, in plain sight of the practitioner's patients.
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hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 466.016 License to be displayed.— (1) Every practitioner of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene within the meaning of this chapter shall post and keep conspicuously displayed her or his license in the office where wherein she or he practices, in plain sight of the practitioner's patients.
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(a) Define general anesthesia.
(b) Specify which methods of general or local anesthesia or sedation, if any, are limited or prohibited for use by Page 24 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 (a) Define general anesthesia.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 dentists.
(b) Specify which methods of general or local anesthesia or sedation, if any, are limited or prohibited for use by dentists.
(4) A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist who administers or employs the use of any form of anesthesia must possess a certification in either basic cardiopulmonary Page 25 of 69 CODING:
(4) A dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist who administers or employs the use of any form of anesthesia must possess a certification in either basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation for health professionals or advanced cardiac life support approved by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or an equivalent agency-sponsored course with Page 25 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 resuscitation for health professionals or advanced cardiac life support approved by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross or an equivalent agency-sponsored course with recertification every 2 years.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 recertification every 2 years.
(5) A dental hygienist under the general direct supervision of a dentist may administer local anesthesia, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a nonsedated patient who is 18 years of age or older, if the following criteria are met:
(5) A dental hygienist under the direct supervision of a dentist may administer local anesthesia, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a nonsedated patient who is 18 years of age or older, if the following criteria are met:
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(7)(6) Any dental therapist or dental hygienist seeking a certificate to administer local anesthesia must apply to the department, remit an application fee, and submit proof of Page 27 of 69 CODING:
(7)(6) Any dental therapist or dental hygienist seeking a certificate to administer local anesthesia must apply to the department, remit an application fee, and submit proof of successful completion of a course in the administration of local anesthesia pursuant to subsection (5).
The board shall certify, and the department shall issue a certificate to, any dental Page 27 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 successful completion of a course in the administration of local anesthesia pursuant to subsection (5).
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 therapist who fulfills the qualifications of subsection (6) or dental hygienist who fulfills the qualifications of subsection (5).
The board shall certify, and the department shall issue a certificate to, any dental therapist who fulfills the qualifications of subsection (6) or dental hygienist who fulfills the qualifications of subsection (5).
466.024 which ensure that the said assistant is competent by reason of training and experience to operate the X-ray said equipment in a safe and efficient Page 28 of 69 CODING:
466.024 which ensure that the said assistant is competent by reason of training and experience to operate the X-ray said equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
The board may charge a fee not to exceed $35 to defray the cost of verifying compliance with requirements adopted pursuant to this section.
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hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 (9)(8) Notwithstanding The provisions of s.
The board may charge a fee not to exceed $35 to defray the cost of verifying compliance with requirements adopted pursuant to this section.
(9)(8) Notwithstanding The provisions of s.
(12)(11) Any certified registered dental hygienist administering local anesthesia must notify the board in writing Page 29 of 69 CODING:
(12)(11) Any certified registered dental hygienist administering local anesthesia must notify the board in writing by registered mail within 48 hours after any adverse incident that was related to or the result of the administration of local anesthesia.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 by registered mail within 48 hours after any adverse incident that was related to or the result of the administration of local anesthesia.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 board within 30 days after the mortality or other adverse incident.
A complete written report must be filed with the board within 30 days after the mortality or other adverse incident.
(16)(14) As used in subsections (10)-(15) (9)-(13), the term "adverse incident" means any mortality that occurs during or as the result of a dental procedure, or an incident that results in a temporary or permanent physical or mental injury that requires hospitalization or emergency room treatment of a Page 30 of 69 CODING:
(16)(14) As used in subsections (10)-(15) (9)-(13), the term "adverse incident" means any mortality that occurs during or as the result of a dental procedure, or an incident that results in a temporary or permanent physical or mental injury that requires hospitalization or emergency room treatment of a dental patient which occurs during or as a direct result of the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, pediatric moderate sedation, oral sedation, minimal sedation Page 30 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 dental patient which occurs during or as a direct result of the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, pediatric moderate sedation, oral sedation, minimal sedation (anxiolysis), nitrous oxide, or local anesthesia.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 (anxiolysis), nitrous oxide, or local anesthesia.
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The dentist of record and any other treating dentist are subject to discipline pursuant to this chapter or chapter 456 for treatment rendered to the patient and performed in violation of Page 31 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 The dentist of record and any other treating dentist are subject to discipline pursuant to this chapter or chapter 456 for treatment rendered to the patient and performed in violation of such chapter.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 such chapter.
(b) Is a graduate of a dental therapy college or school Page 32 of 69 CODING:
(b) Is a graduate of a dental therapy college or school accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor entity, if any, or any other dental therapy accrediting entity recognized by the United Page 32 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor entity, if any, or any other dental therapy accrediting entity recognized by the United States Department of Education.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 States Department of Education.
(e) Has not been disciplined by a board, except for Page 33 of 69 CODING:
(e) Has not been disciplined by a board, except for citation offenses or minor violations.
(f) Has not been convicted of or pled nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, any felony or misdemeanor related to Page 33 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 citation offenses or minor violations.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 the practice of a health care profession.
(f) Has not been convicted of or pled nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, any felony or misdemeanor related to the practice of a health care profession.
(2) The scope of practice of a dental therapist, subject Page 34 of 69 CODING:
(2) The scope of practice of a dental therapist, subject to the terms of a written collaborative management agreement, includes all of the following:
(a) Oral evaluation and assessment of dental disease and Page 34 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 to the terms of a written collaborative management agreement, includes all of the following:
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 formulation of an individualized treatment plan.
(a) Oral evaluation and assessment of dental disease and formulation of an individualized treatment plan.
(k) Fabrication of athletic mouth guards and soft occlusal Page 35 of 69 CODING:
(k) Fabrication of athletic mouth guards and soft occlusal guards.
Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 guards.
(n) Simple extraction of erupted primary teeth.
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Words stricken are deletions;
words underlined are additions.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 (n) Simple extraction of erupted primary teeth.
(aa) Recementing of a permanent crown.
(bb) Additional services, treatments, or procedures as the board deems appropriate by rule.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 (aa) Recementing of a permanent crown.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 (3) Before performing any of the services authorized in subsection (2), a dental therapist must enter into a written collaborative management agreement with a supervising dentist.
(bb) Additional services, treatments, or procedures as the board deems appropriate by rule.
(3) Before performing any of the services authorized in subsection (2), a dental therapist must enter into a written collaborative management agreement with a supervising dentist.
(f) A quality assurance plan for monitoring care provided Page 37 of 69 CODING:
(f) A quality assurance plan for monitoring care provided by the dental therapist, including patient care review, referral follow-up, and a quality assurance chart review.
(g) Protocols for the dental therapist to administer and Page 37 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 by the dental therapist, including patient care review, referral follow-up, and a quality assurance chart review.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 dispense medications, including the specific conditions and circumstances under which the medications are to be dispensed and administered.
(g) Protocols for the dental therapist to administer and dispense medications, including the specific conditions and circumstances under which the medications are to be dispensed and administered.
(6) A supervising dentist may authorize a dental therapist to provide dental therapy services to a patient before the Page 38 of 69 CODING:
(6) A supervising dentist may authorize a dental therapist to provide dental therapy services to a patient before the supervising dentist examines or diagnoses the patient if the authority, conditions, and protocols are established in a written collaborative management agreement and if the patient is Page 38 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 supervising dentist examines or diagnoses the patient if the authority, conditions, and protocols are established in a written collaborative management agreement and if the patient is subsequently referred to a dentist for any needed additional services that exceed the dental therapist's scope of practice or authorization under the collaborative management agreement.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 subsequently referred to a dentist for any needed additional services that exceed the dental therapist's scope of practice or authorization under the collaborative management agreement.
(c) Knowingly employing any person to perform duties outside the scope allowed such person under this chapter or the rules of the board.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 (c) Knowingly employing any person to perform duties outside the scope allowed such person under this chapter or the rules of the board.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 (d) Giving false or forged evidence to the department or board for the purpose of obtaining a license.
(d) Giving false or forged evidence to the department or board for the purpose of obtaining a license.
(b) Using the name "dental hygienist" or the initials "R.D.H." or otherwise holding herself or himself out as an Page 40 of 69 CODING:
(b) Using the name "dental hygienist" or the initials "R.D.H." or otherwise holding herself or himself out as an actively licensed dental hygienist or implying to any patient or consumer that she or he is an actively licensed dental hygienist unless that person has an active dental hygienist's license Page 40 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 actively licensed dental hygienist or implying to any patient or consumer that she or he is an actively licensed dental hygienist unless that person has an active dental hygienist's license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 issued by the department pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Having a license to practice dentistry, dental Page 41 of 69 CODING:
(b) Having a license to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure, by the licensing authority of another state, territory, or country.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 therapy, or dental hygiene revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure, by the licensing authority of another state, territory, or country.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 (c) Being convicted or found guilty of or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which relates to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene.
(c) Being convicted or found guilty of or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which relates to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene.
If the licensee refuses to comply with such order, the department's Page 42 of 69 CODING:
If the licensee refuses to comply with such order, the department's order directing such examination may be enforced by filing a petition for enforcement in the circuit court where the licensee resides or does business.
The licensee against whom the petition Page 42 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 order directing such examination may be enforced by filing a petition for enforcement in the circuit court where the licensee resides or does business.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 is filed may shall not be named or identified by initials in any public court records or documents, and the proceedings must shall be closed to the public.
The licensee against whom the petition is filed may shall not be named or identified by initials in any public court records or documents, and the proceedings must shall be closed to the public.
(b) Control the use of any dental equipment or material while such equipment or material is being used for the provision of dental services, whether those services are provided by a Page 43 of 69 CODING:
(b) Control the use of any dental equipment or material while such equipment or material is being used for the provision of dental services, whether those services are provided by a dentist, a dental therapist, a dental hygienist, or a dental assistant.
(c) Direct, control, or interfere with a dentist's Page 43 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 dentist, a dental therapist, a dental hygienist, or a dental assistant.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 clinical judgment.
(c) Direct, control, or interfere with a dentist's clinical judgment.
(3) OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART (g) LEVEL 7 Florida Felony Description Page 44 of 69 CODING:
(3) OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART (g) LEVEL 7 Florida Felony Statute Degree Description 316.027(2)(c) 1st Accident involving death, Page 44 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 Statute Degree 316.027(2)(c) 1st Accident involving death, failure to stop;
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 failure to stop;
409.920 3rd Medicaid provider fraud;
(2)(b)1.a.
$10,000 or less.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 409.920 3rd Medicaid provider fraud;
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 409.920 2nd Medicaid provider fraud;
(2)(b)1.a.
$10,000 or less.
409.920 2nd Medicaid provider fraud;
461.012(1) 3rd Practicing podiatric medicine without a license.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 461.012(1) 3rd Practicing podiatric medicine without a license.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 462.17 3rd Practicing naturopathy without a license.
462.17 3rd Practicing naturopathy without a license.
483.828(1) 3rd Practicing as clinical laboratory personnel without a license.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 483.828(1) 3rd Practicing as clinical laboratory personnel without a license.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 483.901(7) 3rd Practicing medical physics without a license.
483.901(7) 3rd Practicing medical physics without a license.
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560.125(5)(a) 3rd Money services business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments Page 48 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 560.125(5)(a) 3rd Money services business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
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782.051(3) 2nd Attempted felony murder of a person by a person other than the perpetrator or the Page 49 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 782.051(3) 2nd Attempted felony murder of a person by a person other than the perpetrator or the perpetrator of an attempted felony.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 perpetrator of an attempted felony.
784.045(1)(a)2.
2nd Aggravated battery;
using deadly weapon.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 784.045(1)(a)2.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 784.045(1)(b) 2nd Aggravated battery;
2nd Aggravated battery;
using deadly weapon.
784.045(1)(b) 2nd Aggravated battery;
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784.082(1) 1st Aggravated battery by detained person on visitor or other Page 51 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 784.082(1) 1st Aggravated battery by detained person on visitor or other detainee.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 detainee.
790.07(4) 1st Specified weapons violation Page 52 of 69 CODING:
790.07(4) 1st Specified weapons violation subsequent to previous conviction of s.
790.07(1) or (2).
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 subsequent to previous conviction of s.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 790.16(1) 1st Discharge of a machine gun under specified circumstances.
790.07(1) or (2).
790.16(1) 1st Discharge of a machine gun under specified circumstances.
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790.23 1st,PBL Possession of a firearm by a person who qualifies for the penalty enhancements provided Page 53 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 790.23 1st,PBL Possession of a firearm by a person who qualifies for the penalty enhancements provided for in s.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 for in s.
victim 12 years of age or older Page 54 of 69 CODING:
victim 12 years of age or older but younger than 16 years of age;
offender 18 years of age or older.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 but younger than 16 years of age;
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 800.04(5)(e) 1st Lewd or lascivious molestation;
offender 18 years of age or older.
800.04(5)(e) 1st Lewd or lascivious molestation;
810.02(3)(e) 2nd Burglary of authorized emergency vehicle.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 810.02(3)(e) 2nd Burglary of authorized emergency vehicle.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 812.014(2)(a)1.
812.014(2)(a)1.
firearm with previous Page 56 of 69 CODING:
firearm with previous conviction of s.
812.014(2)(c)5.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 conviction of s.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 812.0145(2)(a) 1st Theft from person 65 years of age or older;
812.014(2)(c)5.
812.0145(2)(a) 1st Theft from person 65 years of age or older;
817.234(9) 2nd Organizing, planning, or participating in an intentional Page 57 of 69 CODING:
817.234(9) 2nd Organizing, planning, or participating in an intentional motor vehicle collision.
817.234(11)(c) 1st Insurance fraud;
property value Page 57 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 motor vehicle collision.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 $100,000 or more.
817.234(11)(c) 1st Insurance fraud;
property value $100,000 or more.
817.611(2)(b) 2nd Traffic in or possess 15 to 49 Page 58 of 69 CODING:
817.611(2)(b) 2nd Traffic in or possess 15 to 49 counterfeit credit cards or related documents.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 counterfeit credit cards or related documents.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 825.102(3)(b) 2nd Neglecting an elderly person or disabled adult causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
825.102(3)(b) 2nd Neglecting an elderly person or disabled adult causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
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827.071(4) 2nd Possess with intent to promote any photographic material, motion picture, etc., which Page 59 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 827.071(4) 2nd Possess with intent to promote any photographic material, motion picture, etc., which includes child pornography.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 includes child pornography.
843.0855(4) 3rd Intimidation of a public officer or employee.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 843.0855(4) 3rd Intimidation of a public officer or employee.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 847.0135(3) 3rd Solicitation of a child, via a computer service, to commit an unlawful sex act.
847.0135(3) 3rd Solicitation of a child, via a computer service, to commit an unlawful sex act.
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893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)5.) within 1,000 feet of a child Page 61 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)5.) within 1,000 feet of a child care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.
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893.135 1st Trafficking in cocaine, more (1)(b)1.a.
than 28 grams, less than 200 Page 62 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 893.135 1st Trafficking in cocaine, more (1)(b)1.a.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 grams.
than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.
893.135 1st Trafficking in fentanyl, 4 (1)(c)4.b.(I) grams or more, less than 14 grams.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 893.135 1st Trafficking in fentanyl, 4 (1)(c)4.b.(I) grams or more, less than 14 grams.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 893.135 1st Trafficking in phencyclidine, (1)(d)1.a.
893.135 1st Trafficking in phencyclidine, (1)(d)1.a.
893.135 1st Trafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, (1)(j)1.a.
1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 893.135 1st Trafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, (1)(j)1.a.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 893.135 1st Trafficking in Phenethylamines, (1)(k)2.a.
1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.
893.135 1st Trafficking in Phenethylamines, (1)(k)2.a.
896.101(5)(a) 3rd Money laundering, financial Page 65 of 69 CODING:
896.101(5)(a) 3rd Money laundering, financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 896.104(4)(a)1.
896.104(4)(a)1.
943.0435(13) 3rd Failure to report or providing false information about a Page 66 of 69 CODING:
943.0435(13) 3rd Failure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender;
harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 sexual offender;
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 943.0435(14) 3rd Sexual offender;
harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
943.0435(14) 3rd Sexual offender;
failure to respond to address Page 67 of 69 CODING:
failure to respond to address verification;
providing false registration information.
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hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 verification;
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 985.4815(10) 3rd Sexual offender;
providing false registration information.
985.4815(10) 3rd Sexual offender;
The reports must include all of the Page 68 of 69 CODING:
The reports must include all of the following information and recommendations:
(1) The progress that has been made in this state to implement dental therapy training programs, licensing, and Page 68 of 69 CODING:
hb363-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB 363 2026 following information and recommendations:
hb363-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 363 2026 Medicaid reimbursement.
(1) The progress that has been made in this state to implement dental therapy training programs, licensing, and Medicaid reimbursement.
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  1. Died in Rules

  2. Received

  3. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building --Temporarily Postponed

  4. Referred to Rules

  5. In Messages

  6. CS passed; YEAS 80, NAYS 29

  7. Read 3rd time

  8. Added to Third Reading Calendar

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/4/2026)

  11. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  12. Bill referred to House Calendar

  13. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  14. CS Filed

  15. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  16. Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee

  17. Favorable with CS by Health & Human Services Committee

  18. Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda

  19. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  20. Now in Health & Human Services Committee

  21. Reported out of Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  22. Favorable by Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  23. Added to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee agenda

  24. Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  25. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  26. Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  27. Filed

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Votes

Passage Third Reading

Passed 80 Yea · 29 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 72502
Republican 71206
Unaffiliated 2200
Total 802908
% of votes cast 68%25%0%7%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Gonzalez Pittman — Nay
Smith — Nay
Kincart Jonsson — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Nay
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Nay
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Nay
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Nay
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Nay
Daley, Dan Democrat Nay
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Nay
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Nay
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Nay
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Not Voting
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Nay
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Nay
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Nay
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Nay
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Nay
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Nay
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Nay
Long, Rob Democrat Nay
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Nay
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Nay
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Nay
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Nay
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Not Voting
Tant, Allison Democrat Nay
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Nay
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Nay
Young, RaShon Democrat Nay
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Albert, Jon Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Not Voting
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Not Voting
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Benarroch, Yvette Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Blanco, Omar Republican Yea
Booth, Erika Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Not Voting
Boyles, Nathan Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Cobb, Nan Republican Yea
Conerly, William "Bill" Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Not Voting
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Gentry, Richard Republican Yea
Gerwig, Anne Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Not Voting
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. Republican Yea
Hodgers, Brian Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Johnson, Chad Republican Yea
Kendall, Kim Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Nay
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Miller, Monique Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Nix Jr., Danny Republican Yea
Oliver, Vanessa Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Owen, Michael Republican Yea
Partington, Bill Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Yea
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Nay
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Sapp, Judson Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Not Voting
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Weinberger, Meg Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 363 do?
Dental Therapy ; Authorizes Medicaid to reimburse for dental services provided by certain mobile dental units; creates Council on Dental Therapy; specifies licensure requirements, services, limitations, & prohibitions relating to practice of dental therapy; requires DOH, in consultation with Board of Dentistry & AHCA, to submit reports to Legislature.
Who sponsors HB 363?
HB 363 is sponsored by Chaney, Linda (Republican), Health & Human Services Committee, and Salzman, Michelle (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 363?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced November 05, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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