New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A5928 — Provides for licensing of a dental therapist

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill establishes licensing for dental therapists and allows Medicaid reimbursement for their services.

This legislation requires dental therapists to be licensed in the state and ensures that Medicaid will reimburse for their services. It aims to regulate the practice of dental therapy more effectively.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may find more options for dental care with the availability of services from licensed dental therapists.
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit from increased access to dental care services through licensed dental therapists.
  • Healthcare: For healthcare providers, this means a structured framework for dental therapy practice is established, promoting professional standards.

Summary

Requires individuals who practice the profession of dental therapy to be licensed and registered in the state; provides Medicaid reimbursement for dental therapy services.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 5928A

  2. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  3. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  4. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A5928 do?
Requires individuals who practice the profession of dental therapy to be licensed and registered in the state; provides Medicaid reimbursement for dental therapy services.
Who sponsors A5928?
A5928 is sponsored by Carrie Woerner.
What is the current status of A5928?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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