Citizen in a RepublicNH House Testimony

HB1286

House · 2026 sessionRepublicanKilled in Senate

Waiver for declining dental X-rays

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Permits a dentist to treat a patient who declines a radiographic examination, provided the patient signs a waiver of liability.

(New Title) relative to the practice of dentistry and when radiographic examinations are required.Official record

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25 submissions
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All 7 written submissions were individually written — no organized campaign detected.

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 5, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law
Sponsors, hearings & roll-call votes

The record · every submission as filed

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Jay Korsen
for Myself
Bedford

Let's allow the public to make their own healthcare and dental care decisions. Ionizing radiation should not be a requirement for a dental maintenance visit.

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Nina Kelly`
for Myself
Auburn

PLEASE support your constituents by voting in support of this bill. No one should be forced to comply with this mandate for x-rays!

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Nancy Greenwood
for Myself
Hollis

I have been refused treatment and told I cannot remain a patient in a dental practice if I didn’t continue getting yearly x-rays…in spite of the fact that my home care is always praised.

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christina matthews
for Myself
Strafford

I support HB 1286. I have 2 large thyroid nodules. My thyroid is already compomised and allowing xray would further comprimise my thyroid. My dentist removed me from their practise since I refuse xrays to protect my thyroid.

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Darlene Roy
for Myself
Alexandria

I take wonderful care of my teeth. My hygienist tells me too. Then they turn around and tell me I HAVE to have xrays done annually or they won't see me. I find this practice to be an insult and overstep on something not needed for my health. Thank you for considering and supporting this!

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Robin Parsons
for Myself
Penacook

Testing of any kind, whether dental or otherwise, should NEVER be mandated.

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Tammy Shultz
for Myself
Merrimack

Body autonomy and informed consent are paramount. Nobody should be required to get an X-ray or any other radiation against their consent.

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Daniel Richardson
for Myself
Nashua

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Leonard Hibbard
for Myself
RAYMOND

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Elaine Hibbard
for Myself
RAYMOND

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Margaret Konze
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Pembroke

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Eric Pauer
for Myself
Brookline

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Deb Hodgdon
for Myself
Stratham

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Melanie Drago
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Raymond

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Jeremy Fischer
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Bristol

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Desiree Back
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Bristol

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Katherine Demers
for Myself
Berlin

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Rep. Diane Pauer
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Brookline

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Frank Antonelli
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Pelham

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Naomi Antonelli
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Pelham

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Clara Cembalisty
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Rochester

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Jonathan Kavner
for Myself
Auburn

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Brenda Joyce
for Myself
Alexandria

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Sarah Courchaine
for Myself
Sanbornton

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Jennifer Mercer
for Myself
Loudon

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