Establish the Children's Dental Services Program
HB 916 creates the Children's Dental Services Program to provide dental screenings, treatment, and preventive care to children living in underserved areas. The Department of Health will administer this program, which may utilize mobile dental units to reach schools and communities that need them most. The bill directs the department to focus on increasing access to care and reducing tooth decay among children while requesting specific funding to support these efforts.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 19, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
May 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel Baker
DDemocratic
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