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HB 2314

Concerning dental care services at residential habilitation centers.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Bergquist and 4 co-sponsors

HB 2314 establishes dental care service requirements for Washington's residential habilitation centers serving individuals with developmental disabilities.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
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Bill Summary · HB 2314

Legislative bill overview

HB 2314 addresses dental care service delivery at Washington State's residential habilitation centers, which serve individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill appears to establish or modify requirements for how dental care is provided to residents in these state-operated facilities.

Why is this important

Residents of habilitation centers often have limited ability to access community dental services independently, making on-site or coordinated dental care critical to their health outcomes. Dental health directly impacts nutrition, infection prevention, and overall quality of life for vulnerable populations who depend on state services.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding requirements: Whether the bill mandates new dental services without corresponding budget allocations, potentially straining facility budgets
  • Staffing and licensing: Questions about whether facilities must employ licensed dentists versus contracting services, affecting implementation costs and timeline
  • Scope of services: Disagreement over what dental services must be covered (preventive only versus restorative/emergency care) and frequency of access

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

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