Effort to bring dental cleanings to CT people who are homebound didn’t pass in the short session

Connecticut Public – Thursday, May 14, 2026
By Michayla Savitt 

When the Connecticut legislature gaveled out on May 6, several bills didn’t make it across the finish line. Among them was a proposal that would have allowed dental cleanings in private residences.

State law already allows dental hygienists to provide cleanings without a dentist’s supervision in places like nursing homes and hospitals.

Supporters of the measure said it would have helped people who are homebound, such as people with disabilities or seniors, who may have difficulty getting to a dentist.

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