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NY A08145

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Crystal Peoples-Stokes

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

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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