S 8401 NY
Expands how applicants may qualify for a license to be a dentist
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Summary
NY S 8401 expands the qualifications for obtaining a dentist license in New York. The bill allows applicants who complete postdoctoral specialty programs and advanced education programs in general dentistry to qualify for licensure. The bill recognizes additional educational pathways for dentist licensing beyond the traditional route.
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Official abstract
Expands how applicants may qualify for a license to be a dentist to include postdoctoral specialty programs and advanced education programs in general dentistry.
Sponsor (1)
- Luis R. Sepúlveda Democratic · primary
2 coauthors / cosponsors
- Pete Harckham Democratic · cosponsor
- James Skoufis Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (15)
- Jun 9, 2025 REFERRED TO RULES · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION · upper
- Mar 17, 2026 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION · upper
- Mar 17, 2026 PRINT NUMBER 8401A · upper
- Apr 21, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.770 · upper
- Apr 22, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- Apr 27, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- May 27, 2026 AMENDED ON THIRD READING 8401B · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 PASSED SENATE · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · upper
- Jun 2, 2026 REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS · lower
- Jun 4, 2026 SUBSTITUTED FOR A10753A · lower
- Jun 4, 2026 ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.510 · lower
- Jun 4, 2026 PASSED ASSEMBLY · lower
- Jun 4, 2026 RETURNED TO SENATE · lower
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