Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 567: Professions and businesses; authorize and regulate teledentistry by licensed dentists
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 567 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Professions and businesses; authorize and regulate teledentistry by licensed dentists. Primary sponsor: Katie Dempsey (Republican), Matt Hatchett (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Debbie Buckner (Democratic), Darlene Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 1, 2026): Effective Date.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses for the practice of dentistry, so as to authorize and regulate teledentistry by licensed dentists in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for exemptions and conditions; to provide for authorized practices; to provide for a referred dentist; to provide for ownership of documents; to provide for a limited number of dental hygienists to perform teledentistry under certain conditions; to provide for rules and regulations; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of insurance, so as to allow for coverage of dental services provided through teledentistry; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Dempsey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Matt Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 155 |
| Lee Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Debbie Buckner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 137 |
| Darlene Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 173 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 79
- House Date Signed by Governor
- House Sent to Governor
- House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
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