House Sponsors: JONES,LOU. Short description: DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Dental Hygiene Practice Act. Provides for the licensure and regulation of dental hygienists. Provides penalties for violations. Preempts home rule. Amends the Regulatory Agency Sunset Act to repeal this Act January 1, 2008. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Dental Hygiene Disciplinary Fund. Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to repeal provisions regulating dental hygienists. Effective January 1, 1998. CORRECTIONAL NOTE There will be a minimal impact on this Dept. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Professional Reg.) Total revenues for this Dept. would be $477,240. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status