Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7838
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Furtado (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Giraldo (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows foreign-trained dentists and dental hygienists to obtain limited licenses if they graduate from reputable dental colleges or universities, work under a supervising dentist, and pass a board-approved exam.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 14, 2026 · Legislature
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations