Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5303: AN ACT ALLOWING DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO PROVIDE DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Democratic/Working Families 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gauthier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Chris Poulos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Ron Napoli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Julie Kushner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Michael Quinn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Jill Gilchrest | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Anne Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 135 |
| Bill Pizzuto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Mitch Bolinsky | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| M.J. Shannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Eleni DeGraw | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 17 |
| Jan Hochadel | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Steven Winter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Anthony Nolan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Bill Heffernan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Gary Turco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Mary Fortier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Nick Menapace | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
| Tom Delnicki | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Josh Elliott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Sarah Keitt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 134 |
| Laurie Sweet | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 91 |
| Jane Garibay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Public Health
- FILE NO. 96
- HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 88
- FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR
- RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/18/26
- FILED WITH LCO
- Joint Favorable
- PUBLIC HEARING 0224
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Aging