Relating to the practice of dental assistants without registration by the dental board

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2025
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   Done: House committeeMarch 3, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 20, 202570–19
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 2, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 9, 202532–15
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 1, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 1, 2025

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

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.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments S-3062, H-1100; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 25, 2025. On March 27, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Carrie Koelker REmail
• Sen. Mike Bousselot REmail
• Sen. Thomas Townsend DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§147.74§153.14§153.33§153.34§153.38§153.39

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