HB 470 (2026): relative to the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation in dental treatment.
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HB 470 (2026)
relative to the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation in dental treatment.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2025, with 4 people signed in online: 3 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 20, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 20, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee. On May 1, 2025 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 32) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. David Nagel (D - Belk 6)
- Rep. Jaci Grote (D - Rock 24)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 5, 2025, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- March 5, 2025, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- March 20, 2025: consent calendar, House
- April 23, 2025, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
- May 1, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- January 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 20, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2025, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
- January 7, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 5, 2025: Public Hearing: 03/05/2025 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
- March 5, 2025: Executive Session: 03/05/2025 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
- March 5, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 20, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/20/2025
- March 20, 2025: Introduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 23, 2025: Hearing: 04/23/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am
- May 1, 2025: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/01/2025, Vote 4-0, CC
- May 1, 2025: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/01/2025
- January 7, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- January 7, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026