S08401Introduced in the Senate
Expands how applicants may qualify for a license to be a dentist to include postdoctoral specialty programs and advanced education programs in general dentistry.
Introduced by Luis Sepulveda, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Expands how applicants may qualify for a license to be a dentist to include postdoctoral specialty programs and advanced education programs in general dentistry.
Where it stands
returned to senate
June 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 4, 2026
141
Yes
0
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO RULES
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
PRINT NUMBER 8401A
1ST REPORT CAL.770
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 8401B
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to ways and means
substituted for a10753a
ordered to third reading rules cal.510
passed assembly
returned to senate
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