SB3211 - 104th General Assembly

TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS
Last Action

5/05/2026 - Senate: Re-assigned to Licensed Activities
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Hearings

Licensed Activities Hearing May 13 2026 2:00PM Capitol 400 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. In provisions concerning teledentistry, provides that an initial examination for new patients, excluding patients seeking orthodontic treatment, may be conducted through teledentistry if the authorizing dentist establishes a bona fide dentist-patient relationship by reviewing the patient's medical and dental history and verifying both the patient's identity and physical location to ensure that dental care is being administered within the State. Provides that an initial examination for orthodontia treatment shall be performed in person only. Requires an in-person clinical examination to be performed immediately before providing or authorizing services or treatments to patients that are not reversible. Provides that, for ongoing dentist-patient relationships, dentists shall strongly encourage patients to be seen in person at least annually. Makes other changes.
Actions

Date Chamber Action
2/02/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
2/02/2026 Senate First Reading
2/02/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
3/10/2026 Senate Assigned to Licensed Activities
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/25/2026 Senate Postponed - Licensed Activities
3/27/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/24/2026 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
5/05/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
5/05/2026 Senate Re-assigned to Licensed Activities
5/05/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
5/05/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/06/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities