Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5140: AN ACT ALLOWING DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PROVIDE DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES IN PATIENTS' PRIVATE RESIDENCES.

Passed one chamber Last action May 6, 2026: SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 488

Plain-language summary

HB 5140 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT ALLOWING DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PROVIDE DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES IN PATIENTS' PRIVATE RESIDENCES. Primary sponsor: Julie Kushner (Democratic), Seth Bronko (Republican), Kathy Kennedy (Republican), Marty Foncello (Republican), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican), Saud Anwar (Democratic), Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families), Hilda Santiago (Democratic), Bill Pizzuto (Republican), Larry Butler (Democratic), Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (Republican), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Henry Genga (Democratic), Tony Hwang (Republican), Mary Fortier (Democratic), Gary Turco (Democratic), Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families), John Santanella (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Anne Hughes (Democratic), Mitch Bolinsky (Republican), Jan Hochadel (Democratic/Working Families), Jane Garibay (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 488.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Julie Kushner (Democratic); Seth Bronko (Republican); Kathy Kennedy (Republican); Marty Foncello (Republican); and 19 more.