Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5303: AN ACT ALLOWING DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PROVIDE DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES.

In committee Last action March 31, 2026: REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Public Health

Plain-language summary

HB 5303 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT ALLOWING DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PROVIDE DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES. Primary sponsor: Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Chris Poulos (Democratic), Ron Napoli (Democratic), Julie Kushner (Democratic), Michael Quinn (Democratic), Jill Gilchrest (Democratic), Anne Hughes (Democratic), Bill Pizzuto (Republican), Mitch Bolinsky (Republican), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Eleni DeGraw (Democratic/Working Families), Jan Hochadel (Democratic/Working Families), Steven Winter (Democratic), Anthony Nolan (Democratic), Bill Heffernan (Democratic), Gary Turco (Democratic), Mary Fortier (Democratic), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Jane Garibay (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Public Health.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nick Gauthier (Democratic); Chris Poulos (Democratic); Ron Napoli (Democratic); Julie Kushner (Democratic); and 19 more.