Revision: May 1, 2026, 1:32 p.m.
Rep. Layon, Rock. 13
April 29, 2026
2026-1750h
09/07
Amendment to SB 567-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to the composition of the board of dental examiners and relative to the practice of dentistry and when radiographic examinations are required.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 1 with the following:
2 New Paragraph; Practice of Dentistry; X-Rays; When Required. Amend RSA 317-A:17 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
II-a. Notwithstanding RSA 317-A:17, II(g), 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.
I. Section 1 of this act shall take effect September 1, 2026.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2026-1750h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Mandates that one member of the board of dental examiners be a general dentist.
II. 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.