North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 16 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 805 — Increase Oral Health Care Access in NC.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    2 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (16 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill SB 805 update the wording and formatting for clarity. Specifically, they refine phrases to improve readability and ensure correct grammar. These changes matter because clear communication in legislation helps make sure that all stakeholders, including lawmakers and the public, understand the bill’s intent and focus on providing oral health services to North Carolinians, especially those with Medicaid insurance.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 21, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 805 Short Title:
805 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15381-NL-127 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR DENTAL SERVICES.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 22, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR DENTAL SERVICES.
and Whereas, thousands of North Carolinians, especially those insured throughMedicaid, face significant barriers to dental care;
and Whereas, thousands of North Carolinians, especiallythose insured through Medicaid, face significant barriers to dental care;
and Whereas, whilesafety net dentalprovidersprovide themajorityoforal health services under the NC Medicaid program, they do not have the capacity, geographic distribution, or financial ability to provide all of the necessary care;
and Whereas, whilesafetynet dentalprovidersprovide themajorityoforal healthservices under the NC Medicaid program, they do not have the capacity, geographic distribution, or financial ability to provide all of the necessary care;
*DRS15381-NL-127*
*S805-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  5. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (161)

161 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 805?
SB 805 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Lisa Grafstein (Democratic), Jonah Garson (Democratic), Michael Garrett (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Sydney Batch (Democratic), Val Applewhite (Democratic), Kevin Corbin (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Gale Adcock (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 805?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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