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HB 1286 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Waiver for declining dental X-rays

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(New Title) relative to the practice of dentistry and when radiographic examinations are required.

Permits a dentist to treat a patient who declines a radiographic examination, provided the patient signs a waiver of liability.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill provides that a dentist may treat a patient who declines to have a recommended x-ray and the dentist in such cases may require the patient to sign a waiver of liability.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Mike DragoRPrimeMajority Whip
  • Rep. Sayra DeVitoRClerk· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Rep. Juliet Harvey-BoliaRDeputy Majority Floor Leader
  • Rep. Katy PeternelRVice Chair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Diane PauerRChair· Municipal and County Government
  • Rep. Tom MannionRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Robert WherryRChair· Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy

Also: Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR

Public testimony

25 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Body autonomy and informed consent are paramount. Nobody should be required to get an X-ray or any other radiation against their consent.”
— Tammy Shultz, Merrimacksupports
“Testing of any kind, whether dental or otherwise, should NEVER be mandated.”
— Robin Parsons, Penacooksupports
“I take wonderful care of my teeth. My hygienist tells me too. Then they turn around and tell me I HAVE to have xrays done annually or they won't see me. I find this practice to be an insult and overstep on something not needed for my health.…”
— Darlene Roy, Alexandriasupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2210:00 amHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 153Public hearing
  • 2026-03-031:00 pmHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-04-019:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationSH 103Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 14
  2. Jan 22, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/22/2026 11:00 am GP 153
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  4. Mar 3, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0914h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 14-2; CC) HC 10 P. 19
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0914h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 41
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0914h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 41
  7. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 7
  8. Apr 1, 2026SenHearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 12
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/07/2026; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.