All Roll Calls
Yes: 129 • No: 0
UtahH.B. 4142026 General SessionHouseWALLET
Dental Hygienist Amendments
Sponsored By: James A. Dunnigan (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health and Human ServicesHealth Care FacilitiesLabor and EmploymentHealth Care ProfessionalsDentists and Dental HygienistsHospitalsOccupational and Professional Licensing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Hygienists can work in hospitals, schools
Beginning May 6, 2026, dental hygienists can give public‑health care in more places. The law adds hospitals. It also lists schools, nursing homes, assisted living, homes of non‑ambulatory people, and community health centers. Federally qualified health centers and mobile programs that employ a dentist also qualify. When a hygienist works for a public health agency, the agency may direct the service location.
Clear rules for teledentistry visits
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law recognizes teledentistry. Real‑time two‑way video and audio count as synchronous care. Remote dental care using real‑time or store‑and‑forward methods counts as practicing dentistry. This supports visits for people far from a clinic.
Updated duties for dentists and hygienists
Beginning May 6, 2026, the law clarifies what dentists and dental hygienists may do. Dentists may diagnose, treat, and provide oral appliance therapy, and must hold a division permit to use anesthetics. Hygienists may do exams, treatment planning, cleanings, x‑rays, impressions or scans, delegated tasks, and expanded functions set by rule. Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide for hygienists are allowed only under division rules and required dentist supervision. A supervising dentist is a licensed dentist who agrees to oversee a hygienist or unlicensed person.
Clear standards for dental misconduct
Beginning May 6, 2026, the dental chapter uses the same definitions of unlawful and unprofessional conduct as state law. The agency may add details by rule. This makes discipline and consumer protections clearer.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
James A. Dunnigan
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Todd Weiler
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/2/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2026
Senate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/17/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 69 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 2/12/2026
House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/18/2026House/ to Governor
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/11/2026HouseHouse/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/5/2026HouseEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/5/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/4/2026Bill Received from House for Enrolling
3/4/2026House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
3/2/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/2/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ signed by President/ returned to House
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
3/2/2026SenateSenate/ 2nd reading
2/25/2026SenateSenate/ comm rpt/ placed on Consent Calendar
2/25/2026SenateSenate Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation
2/24/2026Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
2/24/2026Senate/ to standing committee
2/19/2026SenateSenate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
2/17/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
2/17/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
2/17/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
2/17/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/5/2026
Introduced
1/28/2026
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