Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2137: Modifies provisions relating to the scope of practice of dental hygienists
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2137 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE POLLITT. 4390H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 332.311, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to dental hygienists. Section A. Section 332.311, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 332.311, to read as follows: 332.311. 1. Except as provided in [subsection] subsections 2 and 3 of this section, a duly registered and currently licensed dental hygienist may only practice as a dental hygienist so long as the dental hygienist is employed by a dentist who is duly registered and currently licensed in Missouri, or as an employee of such other person or entity approved by the board in accordance with rules promulgated by the board. In accordance with this chapter and the rules promulgated by the board pursuant thereto, a dental hygienist shall only practice under the supervision of a dentist who is duly registered and currently licensed in Missouri, except as provided in [subsection] subsections 2 and 3 of this section. 2. A duly registered and currently licensed dental hygienist or a dental hygienist with a volunteer dental hygienist license may perform oral screenings, provide oral hygiene instructions, and place fluoride varnish in any setting without the supervision of a dentist. …
Sponsors
- Bradley Pollitt (R, 052) · primary sponsor
- Bill Lucas (R, 115)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2137?
- HB2137 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to the scope of practice of dental hygienists.
- What is the status of HB2137?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2137?
- Bradley Pollitt (R, 052), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB2137?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2137&year=2026&code=R
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