NH 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.

Occupational RegulationPublic and Mental Health

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 5, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Division of testimony

25 submissions
Support 25Oppose 0Neutral 0
Jay KorsenSupportBedford, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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.

Nina Kelly`SupportAuburn, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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

Nancy GreenwoodSupportHollis, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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.

christina matthewsSupportStrafford, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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.

Darlene RoySupportAlexandria, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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!

Robin ParsonsSupportPenacook, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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

Tammy ShultzSupportMerrimack, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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

Daniel RichardsonSupportNashua, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Leonard HibbardSupportRAYMOND, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Elaine HibbardSupportRAYMOND, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Margaret KonzeSupportPembroke, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Eric PauerSupportBrookline, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Deb HodgdonSupportStratham, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Melanie DragoSupportRaymond, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Jeremy FischerSupportBristol, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Desiree BackSupportBristol, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Katherine DemersSupportBerlin, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Rep. Diane PauerSupportBrookline, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Frank AntonelliSupportPelham, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Naomi AntonelliSupportPelham, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Clara CembalistySupportRochester, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Jonathan KavnerSupportAuburn, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Brenda JoyceSupportAlexandria, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Sarah CourchaineSupportSanbornton, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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Jennifer MercerSupportLoudon, NHfor MyselfJan 22, 2026

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