Connecticut HB05399 - An Act Concerning Dentistry
Summary
Connecticut House passed HB05399, revising statutes concerning dentistry. The bill, sponsored by Public Health Committee members, passed the House on April 9, 2026. The Joint Committee on Public Health had previously given the bill a favorable report with a 30-1 vote. The legislation now proceeds to the Senate for consideration.
What changed
Connecticut HB05399, titled 'An Act Concerning Dentistry,' passed the House with bipartisan support. The bill proposes various revisions to Connecticut's dental practice statutes. The Joint Committee on Public Health had previously reported the bill favorably with a 30-1 vote, indicating significant but not unanimous support. Dental practices and healthcare providers in Connecticut should monitor this legislation as it advances to the Senate, as it may alter licensing requirements, practice standards, or regulatory obligations for dental professionals.
If enacted, the bill would affect dental practitioners, dental offices, and potentially other healthcare providers interacting with dental services in Connecticut. Compliance officers should prepare to review and update practice policies once the legislation completes the legislative process and is signed into law.
What to do next
- Monitor HB05399 progress through Connecticut Senate
- Review current dental practice requirements in anticipation of statutory revisions
- Assess operational impact on dental practices if bill becomes law
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ChangeBridge / Connecticut / HB05399 Passed HB05399 House Bill Passed 2026-04-09
An Act Concerning Dentistry.
To make various revisions to the statutes concerning dentistry.
Bill Details
State Connecticut
Session 2026 General Assembly
Chamber House
Official Source www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillst...
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Sponsors
Public Health Committee Nick Menapace (Rep - D) Michael Quinn (Rep - D) Martha Marx (Sen - D) Laurie Sweet (Rep - D) Geraldo Reyes (Rep - D) Travis Simms (Rep - D) Hubert Delany (Rep - D) James Sanchez (Rep - D) Eleni Kavros DeGraw (Rep - D) William Pizzuto (Rep - R) Ben Mcgorty (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-09 H House Passed 2026-03-23 H File Number 115 2026-03-23 H House Calendar Number 109 2026-03-23 H Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House 2026-03-23 H Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office 2026-03-16 H Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/23/26 12:00 PM 2026-03-10 H Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office 2026-03-09 H Joint Favorable Substitute 2026-02-27 H Public Hearing 03/04 2026-02-26 H Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
Votes
2026-03-09 PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) Yea: 30 Nay: 1
Committee Referrals
2026-02-26 J Public Health
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-25 Introduced 2026-03-23 Comm Sub Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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