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NH HB1286
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Drago
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AI Summary
- Allows dentists to treat patients who decline recommended x-rays, unless doing so would violate the dental standard of care
- Permits dentists to require patients who refuse x-rays to sign a liability waiver, releasing the dentist from lawsuits if unforeseen injury results from the lack of x-ray
- Protects dentists from license suspension, revocation, or disciplinary action by the board for treating patients who decline x-rays under these provisions
- Takes effect 60 days after passage
Legislative Description
Relative to the practice of dentistry and when radiographic examinations are required.
Last Action
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0914h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive Departments and Administration12/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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