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HB 6765

AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTANCE WITH DENTAL SERVICES FOR CERTAIN VETERANS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jaime Foster and 1 co-sponsor

HB 6765 would establish a state program to help eligible veterans obtain dental services, outlining who qualifies and how care is funded and administered.

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Bill Summary · HB 6765

Summary — HB 6765

AN ACT CONCERNING ASSISTANCE WITH DENTAL SERVICES FOR CERTAIN VETERANS

Overview / Purpose

HB 6765 is a bill introduced on January 28, 2025, that — as its title states — proposes to provide assistance with dental services for certain veterans. The bill is intended to address access to and/or the affordability of dental care for a defined subset of the veteran population in the state. The specific eligibility criteria, benefit levels, and program mechanics are not included in the materials provided.

Key provisions (what the bill seeks to do)

The full text of the bill was not provided. Based on the title and legislative actions, HB 6765 would establish or authorize a state program or benefit administered through the state veterans affairs apparatus to help eligible veterans obtain dental services. Typical elements such legislation may include (but are not confirmed for this bill):
- Definitions of which veterans qualify (for example, by income, service-connected disability, discharge status, or other criteria).
- Scope of dental services covered (preventive care, emergency treatment, restorative procedures, prosthodontics, etc.).
- Method of assistance (direct payment, reimbursement to veterans, vouchers, contracts with providers).
- Administrative responsibilities assigned to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs or another state agency.
- Reporting or oversight requirements and possible funding mechanisms.

Because the actual bill text and any substitute language are not provided here, readers should consult the bill text and the fiscal analysis for exact provisions.

Who would be affected

  • Eligible veterans (the specific subset is unspecified in the available summary).
  • The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (or another designated state agency) — likely tasked with program administration.
  • Dental providers who participate in the program, if provider reimbursements or contracts are included.
  • State budget — the program could carry implementation and ongoing costs; a fiscal note was referenced (see timeline).

Administrative & fiscal considerations

  • The Office of Fiscal Analysis was referred the bill (03/25/25), indicating a fiscal impact analysis was requested/expected.
  • The Office of Legislative Research has been involved, per referral on 03/20/25.
  • Details on funding sources, estimated costs, and implementation timelines are not available in the provided materials and will be clarified in the fiscal note and bill text.

Legislative timeline & current status

  • Introduced: 2025-01-28; referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs.
  • Vote to draft and committee drafting occurred early February 2025.
  • Public hearing: 2025-02-07.
  • Joint Favorable Substitute filed: 2025-03-11.
  • Reported out of Legislative Commissioners’ Office and received a favorable report: 2025-03-26; tabled for House calendar (House Calendar No. 183).
  • Referred to the Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis: 03/25/25.

What to watch next

  • Release of the bill text and any joint favorable substitute wording (to confirm eligibility, covered services, administration, and funding).
  • The fiscal note from the Office of Fiscal Analysis for cost estimates.
  • Floor action or amendments when the bill reaches the House calendar (House Calendar No. 183).
  • Any implementing regulations or agency guidance if the bill is enacted.

For definitive details, consult the bill text (HB 6765) and the accompanying fiscal and committee reports when they become available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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