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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows a licensed dental hygienist to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings under the general supervision of licensed dentist. 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill allows licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations, which are provisional fillings used to control tooth decay and preserve teeth without drills, in public health settings under the general supervision of a licensed dentist. This change aims to address the significant problem of tooth decay in Hawaii, particularly among lower-income residents and those on neighbor islands who face barriers to accessing dental care, as highlighted by past reports that gave Hawaii a failing grade for its oral health prevention efforts. To perform this procedure, dental hygienists must complete specific training, including didactic, laboratory, and clinical components, and receive annual hands-on training from a supervising dentist. The bill defines "interim therapeutic restoration" and clarifies that "public health setting" encompasses various community and institutional locations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Last Action
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1671&year=2026 |
| HB1671_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_02-24-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1671_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_02-24-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1671_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1671_HD1_HSCR348-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1671_HD1_HSCR348-26_.pdf |
| HB1671_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1671_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1671_.HTM |
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