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S 5857: Removes references of law related to restoring and maintaining dental health.
What S 5857 does, verified January 9, 2026
The bill aims to redefine the practice of dentistry in New York State. The practice of dentistry is now defined as diagnosing, treating, and prescribing for diseases and conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial area, including restoring and maintaining dental health. The bill also includes the prescribing and fabrication of dental prostheses and appliances, and the possibility of performing physical evaluations in conjunction with dental treatment. The changes take effect immediately.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (2026-01-07)Alert me
Quick answers about S 5857
- What is the current status of S 5857?
- As of January 9, 2026, S 5857 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on January 7, 2026, was "REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION".
- Did S 5857 pass?
- Not yet. S 5857 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote S 5857, and where is it now?
- S 5857 was authored by Sen. Andrew Gounardes. Its committee of record is Senate Higher Education.
Author and sponsors
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| Jan. 07, 2026 | REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
| Mar. 03, 2025 | REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, March 3, 2025 · 212 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 5857 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN SENATE March 3, 2025 ___________ Introduced by Sen. GOUNARDES -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the practice of dentistry The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. Section 6601 of the education law, as amended by chapter 2 576 of the laws of 2001, is amended to read as follows: 3 § 6601. Definition of practice of dentistry. The practice of the 4 profession of dentistry is defined as diagnosing, treating, operating, 5 or prescribing for any disease, pain, injury, deformity, or physical 6 condition of the oral and maxillofacial area [related to restoring and7maintaining dental health]. The practice of dentistry includes the 8 prescribing and fabrication of dental prostheses and appliances. The 9 practice of dentistry may include performing physical evaluations in 10 conjunction with the provision of dental treatment. 11 § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD07816-01-5
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