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HB 1205 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Orthodontic Treatment In-Person Exam Requirement.

HB 1205 requires that anyone selling orthodontic devices or designing custom treatments in North Carolina must first obtain an in-person evaluation from a licensed dentist. This evaluation must include a physical exam, a review of diagnostic imaging to check for dental issues, a consultation on treatment options and risks, and a review of the patient's medical history. The bill also mandates that dentists keep these records for at least seven years and prohibits forcing patients to choose specific device types as a condition of the exam. Additionally, the law allows dentists to request and receive relevant patient records from providers who previously offered these services.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by requiring in-person dental evaluations before selling orthodontic devices, ensuring professional oversight.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 5, 2026
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Filed → Edition 1 · 5 edits
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The bill's header and metadata were updated to reflect a new session date and edition number, while the core legislative text regarding orthodontic treatment requirements remained substantively identical. The only minor substantive adjustment was the renumbering of a list item from 'e' to 'f' due to a line deletion, which does not alter the bill's legal effect.
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Header metadata was updated to change the filing date to April 30, 2026, and the bill identifier to H1205-v-1.

The sponsor list was replaced with a reference to the General Assembly website, and the referral information was updated to Appropriations, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House dated May 5, 2026.

The internal bill tracking number DRH10632-NBa-163 was removed from the document.

A line containing 'Fractured, cracked, or split teeth or roots' was deleted, causing subsequent list items to renumber from 'e' to 'f' without changing the bill's requirements.

The footer page number was updated to reflect 'House Bill 1205-First Edition' instead of the previous tracking number.

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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
May 5, 2026
Committee
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
lower
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
Filed
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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