BILL ANALYSIS Ó Senate Appropriations Committee Fiscal Summary Senator Kevin de León, Chair SB 562 (Galgiani) - Dentists: mobile or portable dental units. Amended: As introduced. Policy Vote: B&P 10-0 Urgency: No Mandate: No Hearing Date: April 29, 2013 Consultant: Brendan McCarthy This bill does not meet the criteria for referral to the Suspense File. Bill Summary: SB 562 would authorize a licensed dentist to operate a portable dental unit, provided certain regulatory requirements are met. Fiscal Impact: One-time costs of about $75,000 to $150,000 for the Dental Board to update regulations (State Dentistry Fund). Background: Under current law, the Dental Board of California licenses and regulates dentists. Under current law, licensed dentists are authorized to operate mobile dental clinics or units, provided the dentist complies with regulations adopted by the Dental Board. In addition, mobile health units are separately licensed by the Department of Health Care Services. Proposed Law: SB 562 would authorize a licensed dentist to operate a portable dental unit, provided certain regulatory requirements are met. The bill authorizes the Dental Board to adopt regulations relating to the availability of follow-up and emergency care, the handling of patient records, and information to be provided to patients and other health care providers. Proposed Author Amendments: Would add definitions to the bill.