New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S6532 — Provides for licensing of a dental therapist

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 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 requires licensing for dental therapists and allows Medicaid reimbursement for their services.

This bill mandates that dental therapists must be licensed and registered to practice in the state. It also ensures that Medicaid will reimburse dental therapy services, expanding access to dental care.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means that licensed dental therapists will be able to provide services reimbursed by Medicaid, potentially improving access to dental care for Medicaid recipients.

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 6532A

  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 S6532 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 S6532?
S6532 is sponsored by Patricia Fahy.
What is the current status of S6532?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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