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IL HB4978

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bob Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Limits accepted regional clinical examinations for dental and dental hygienist licensure to those conducted by the Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS) or the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX), effective July 1, 2026
  • Grandfathers applicants who completed examinations from other regional testing agencies (SRTA, WREB, CDCA, or NERB) prior to January 1, 2026, allowing them to remain eligible for licensure
  • Changes terminology in examination requirements from "practical" to "psychomotor" examinations for testing dental licensure qualifications
  • Requires dental assistants to complete training requirements for specific expanded function services before performing them
  • Explicitly adds the Illinois State Dental Society as an example of recognized organizations that may offer approved continuing education courses

Legislative Description

DENTAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS

Last Action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/4/2026
Health Care Licenses3/4/2026
Rules2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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