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ME HP1500

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lori Gramlich

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates February 2026 as Children's Dental Health Month in Maine
  • Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common chronic disease in children, yet is almost completely preventable through education and regular preventive care
  • Dental-related illness causes children in the United States to miss 51,000,000 hours of school time each year, beginning as early as first grade
  • Encourages raising public awareness about the importance of preventive dental care for all children
  • Adopted by the 132nd Maine Legislature during its Second Regular Session

Legislative Description

JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2026 AS CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

Last Action

READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.

3/3/2026

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