2011 House Bill 4718 / 2012 Public Act 289

Revise dental hygienist scope of practice restrictions

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Eileen Kowall (R-44)

To revise the “scope of practice” restrictions imposed on dentistry through licensure mandates, so as to allow a licensed dental hygienist to supervise a licensed “dental assistant” acting as a “second pair of hands,” as defined in the detailed government regulations these professionals must adhere to.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

April 26, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 2, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 3, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Motion by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

To give immediate effect.

The motion passed 108 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 14, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 18, 2012

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the “scope of practice” restrictions imposed on dentistry through licensure mandates, so as to allow a licensed dental hygienist to supervise a licensed “dental assistant” acting as a “second pair of hands,” as defined in the detailed government regulations these professionals must adhere to.

Motion by Sen. Tupac Hunter (D-5)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion passed 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Aug. 1, 2012