Relates to the application of topical fluoride varnish by dental assistants and licensed practical nurses
This bill allows dental assistants and licensed practical nurses to apply topical fluoride varnish to patients. It updates state laws to include this specific task within the official scope of duties for these two groups of healthcare workers. The changes require that these services continue to be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist or other authorized medical professional. By adding this procedure to their permitted activities, the bill expands the range of supportive care these workers can provide without altering their core roles or responsibilities.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 10, 2024
Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2024
How they voted
20–0
Passed
Total votes 20
Jun 5, 2024
D
Democratic13
100% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 5, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0)
senate
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9308A
upper
May 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
May 10, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
Co
NB
Neil Breslin
DDemocratic/Working Families
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