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NY A08145
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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AI Summary
- Allows parents or legal guardians to apply topical fluoride varnish to their child's teeth, which would otherwise be restricted under dental practice laws
- Requires the application to be done under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner authorized to apply topical fluoride varnish
- Permits licensed practitioners to prescribe topical fluoride varnish for at-home parental application when practicing within their scope
- Mandates that practitioners provide written safety instructions to the parent or legal guardian when prescribing the varnish
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes the application of topical fluoride varnish to a child's teeth by a parent or legal guardian provided that such application is done under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Higher Education5/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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