Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 567
Professions and businesses; authorize and regulate teledentistry by licensed dentists
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Katie Dempsey (Republican)
- Matt Hatchett (Republican)
- Lee Hawkins (Republican)
- Debbie Buckner (Democratic)
- Darlene Taylor (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 House | House Vote #416 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Apr 2, 2025 Senate | Senate Vote #408 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 6, 2025 House | House Vote #253 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jan 1, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 9, 2025 · Senate
Act 79 - May 9, 2025 · House
House Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2025 · House
House Sent to Governor - Apr 4, 2025 · House
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub - Apr 2, 2025 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Apr 2, 2025 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 25, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 21, 2025 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Mar 10, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Mar 6, 2025 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Mar 6, 2025 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 28, 2025 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 26, 2025 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 24, 2025 · House
House First Readers - Feb 21, 2025 · House
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