2005 House Bill 5025 / Public Act 273

Require pain management classes for dental hygienists

Introduced in the House

June 29, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Dave Hildenbrand (R-86)

To eliminate a provision that gives dental hygienists an exemption from having to take the continuing education classes in pain and symptom management required of certain other health care professionals.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 1, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 9, 2005

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 1, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 7, 2005

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

To eliminate a provision that gives dental hygienists an exemption from having to take the continuing education classes in pain and symptom management required of certain other health care professionals.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 18, 2005