A00098Introduced in the Assembly
Provides that a dental hygienist shall not administer local block anesthesia without a certificate and except under the personal supervision of a dentist and in conjunction with the performance of dental hygiene procedures authorized by law and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
Introduced by Amy Paulin, District 88
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that a dental hygienist shall not administer local block anesthesia without a certificate and except under the personal supervision of a dentist and in conjunction with the performance of dental hygiene procedures authorized by law and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
Where it stands
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 1, 2026
60
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to higher education
reported referred to codes
reported referred to ways and means
reported referred to rules
referred to ways and means
reported
advanced to third reading cal.390
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
SUBSTITUTED FOR S5727
3RD READING CAL.1463
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
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