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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 340: Relating to the practice of dental assistants without registration by the dental board

Became HF 805 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill allows a person to practice as a dental assistant without being registered by the dental board if the person completes a term of practical training under the supervision of a dentist. The bill requires the dental board to adopt rules for the implementation of the bill and makes conforming changes.

Sponsors

Rep. Dr. Steven P. Bradley (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

  • Rep. Thomas M. Jeneary (R) · tom.jeneary@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Dr. Steven P. Bradley (R) · steven.bradley@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Josh Turek (D) · josh.turek@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 4 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Broadlawns Medical Center; Iowa Dental Association; National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB /IA)

Against: Dental Assisting National Board; Iowa CareGivers; Iowa Dental Assistants Association; Iowa Dental Hygienists Association

In plain words

  1. February 12, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
  2. February 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Jeneary, Bradley and Turek
  3. February 25, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. March 3, 2025Approved by the House committee
  5. March 3, 2025Committee vote: 20–0
  6. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 805
  7. March 21, 2025Withdrawn

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF340