2-24-26 Committee On Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services · February 25, 2026

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Opening and quorum

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Chair Senator Donna Bailey opens the hearing, apologizes for the delay, and notes the committee has reached quorum; introduces the committee members present and the two public hearings scheduled for the afternoon.

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Joint standing committee hearing on two dental bills: LD 2206 (creates an associate/dental‑associate pathway to licensure) and LD 2209 (directs DHHS to develop models to expand dental services). Proponents said the pathway could expand access; dentists, OPOR, and dental centers warned about lowering educational standards and urged rulework or alternative policies. Committee took requests for data and will revisit items at work session.

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