HB431Introduced in the House
Dental hygienists; those employed by SDH or making educational demonstrations may practice under general supervision.
Introduced by Kevin Felsher, District 117
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 73-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Dental Hygienists Employed By The State Board Of Health Or Public School Boards Who Are Performing Oral Hygiene Instruction And Screening And Dental Hygienists Who Are Making Public Demonstrations Of Dental Hygiene For Educational Purposes To Perform Those Activities Under The General Supervision And Direction Of Regularly Licensed And Registered Dentists Without Having To Meet The Other Requirements And Conditions For Practice Under General Supervision; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
February 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurred in Amend From Senate · February 9, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
122 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Human Services
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Public Health and Welfare
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Immediate Release
Returned For Concurrence
Concurred in Amend From Senate
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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