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Board committee backs support for AB2140, reiterates oppose‑unless‑amended on AB1952; staff to prepare follow‑up
Summary
The Legislation & Regulatory Committee voted to support AB2140 (raise minimum fines for healing‑arts license claims) and reiterated an 'oppose unless amended' stance on AB1952 (licensure for internationally trained dental hygienists), with staff reporting an estimated $500,000 ongoing fiscal impact if oversight responsibilities increase.
At its March 24 meeting the Dental Hygiene Board of California’s Legislation & Regulatory Committee recommended the board support AB2140 and reiterated its earlier 'oppose unless amended' stance on AB1952 while asking staff to prepare contingency plans.
AB2140 (claims against licenses) would raise the statutory minimum fine for violations to $100 and apply the change to multiple healing‑arts boards. Dr. Devi Panala moved and Joanne Pacheo seconded a committee recommendation of support; after no public…
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