An Act To Expand The Scope Of Practice Of Independent Practice Dental Hygienists

This committee amendment adds an emergency clause to a bill that would allow dental hygienists working independently to administer certain pain relief treatments like local anesthesia or nitrous oxide. The change is designed to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard 90-day period, citing a need to quickly expand access to preventive dental care. The amendment itself does not alter the bill's core provisions but adjusts the timing of its implementation to address an urgent public health need.