Bills › 88th General Assembly
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeMarch 5, 2019
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 11, 2020
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 4, 202048–0
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 3, 2020
- Done: To the GovernorMarch 11, 2020
- Done: Signed into lawMarch 12, 2020
HF 2267 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2267, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2267 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to the practice of dentistry in Iowa. The bill removes the requirement that dental hygiene services only be performed in a dental office, public or private school, public health agency, hospital, or the armed forces. The bill allows the dental board to issue a monetary penalty of up to $500 to any licensee, registrant, or trainee who works without a current license, registration, permit or qualification, employs such a person, or fails to complete continuing education requirements.
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Such a penalty shall not be considered a disciplinary action or reported as discipline and shall remain confidential. The bill allows a person assessed such a penalty to appeal the penalty. The bill directs such penalties to be deposited in a fund designed to create training opportunities for licensees and registrants of the board. The bill allows registered dental assistants with additional education and training to perform expanded functions according to rules adopted by the board. The bill prohibits the board from adopting rules that would allow a dental assistant to administer local anesthesia or remove calculus or hard natural materials. _____ anesthesia, placement of sealants, or removal of any plaque, stain, calculus, or hard natural or synthetic material except by toothbrush, floss, or rubber cup coronal polish.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 5, 2019. Meeting: Tuesday, March 5 · 2:00 PM · G17.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
10 for · 1 against · 12 undecided · Who →