New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 3966: Relates to requirements for licensure as a dentist
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3966 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requirements for licensure as a dentist. Primary sponsor: Toby Stavisky (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the use of approved programs at foreign dental schools to satisfy the experience requirement for licensure as a dentist.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Stavisky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- DIED IN ASSEMBLY
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1014
- PRINT NUMBER 3966A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION