HB776Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to health care services and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Derek Lewis, District 90
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 313 to amend terms; require the Kentucky Board of Dentistry to affiliate with all testing qualifying examinations for licensure; require the board to purchase liability insurance for board and staff against acts performed in good faith; permit the board to designate trust and agency account funds for scholarships or education loan repayment assistance; add the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards for recognizing licensure of specialists; require rather than permit minimum classification licensure of dental hygienists; clarify how a dental hygienist shall operate in a dental practice; amend conditions for providing dental hygienist services; amend services provided by dental assistants; amend provisions relating to radiography; allow for consent by legal representative during telehealth sessions; amend license and registration restrictions related to licensure and ownership titles; allow the Law Enforcement Committee to offer an agreed order during complaint investigations; permit the Well-being Committee to enter into contractual agreements; direct employment provisions for dental laboratories operating or doing business in Kentucky; create a new section of KRS Chapter 313 to establish controls over clinical settings by licensed dentists; prohibit establishing reimbursement rates by a dental practice entity; permit entities controlling a dental practice under a contract to continue exercising control; prohibit new or expanded entities; make technical corrections and remove outdated language; create a new section of KRS Chapter 313 the chapter may be cited as the Kentucky Dental Practice Act.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 131)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 434 · April 1, 2026
90
Yes
0
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Absent |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Yes |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Absent |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
floor amendments (1) and (2) filed
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10 2026
3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Floor Amendments (2) and (1)
received in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Licensing & Occupations (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendment (2-title) filed to bill
3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
received in House
to Rules (H)
posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
passed 90-0
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 131)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kentucky Legislature website
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Senate Committee Substitute (amendment)
- Senate Committee Amendment (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Vote History (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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