New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8401: Expands how applicants may qualify for a license to be a dentist
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8401 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on June 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands how applicants may qualify for a license to be a dentist. Primary sponsor: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): RETURNED TO SENATE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands how applicants may qualify for a license to be a dentist to include postdoctoral specialty programs and advanced education programs in general dentistry.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.510
- SUBSTITUTED FOR A10753A
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- AMENDED ON THIRD READING 8401B
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.770
- PRINT NUMBER 8401A
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