Revision: March 4, 2026, 2:44 p.m.
Rep. Sellers, Graf. 10
Rep. Layon, Rock. 13
Rep. Drago, Rock. 4
February 26, 2026
2026-0914h
09/07
Amendment to HB 1286
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the practice of dentistry and when radiographic examinations are required.
Amend RSA 317-A:17, II-a as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
II-a. Notwithstanding RSA 317-A:17, II(j), a dentist may treat a patient who has declined to have a radiographic examination. In such cases, the dentist shall require the patient to sign a waiver of liability, indicating that the patient waives the right to sue the dentist in the event that the lack of a radiographic examination results in unforeseen injury to the patient. No dentist shall be subject to license suspension, revocation, or any other disciplinary action by the board for actions taken pursuant to this paragraph.
2026-0914h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill provides that a dentist may treat a patient who declines to have a radiographic examination and the dentist in such cases shall require the patient to sign a waiver of liability.