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HB 470 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Dental anesthesia and sedation rules

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relative to the use of general anesthesia, deep sedation, and moderate sedation in dental treatment.

Modifies the rulemaking authority of the board of dental examiners, including allowing dentists to administer moderate sedation to patients under age 13 without a second anesthesia provider if certain standards are met.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (Senate) · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill modifies the rulemaking authority of the board of dental examiners, including to allow dentists to administer moderate sedation to patients under the age of 13 without a second anesthesia provider, provided that they meet certain standards for doing so.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Jim KofaltRPrime
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Jaci GroteDRanking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore

Also: Rep. David NagelD

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-03-051:30 pmHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationLOB 306-308Public hearing
  • 2025-04-239:00 amSenate Executive Departments and AdministrationLOB 101Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 3 P. 12
  2. Mar 5, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 03/05/2025 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
  3. Mar 5, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/05/2025 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
  4. Mar 5, 2025House: Ought to Pass 03/05/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  5. Mar 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 17
  6. Mar 20, 2025SenIntroduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 9
  7. Apr 23, 2025SenHearing: 04/23/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:00 am; SC 19
  8. May 1, 2025SenCommittee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/01/2025, Vote 4-0, CC SC 19
  9. May 1, 2025SenRereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
  10. Jan 7, 2026SenCommittee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 46
  11. Jan 7, 2026SenRefer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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