The Following Illinois Dental Bills Passed in 2026 

HB4464: INS-DENTAL COVERAGE REIMBURSEMENT

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/PublicActs/View/104-0491

Signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker as Public Act 104-0491 on June 26, 2026. 

Prohibits network leasing vendors and insurers from forcing dentists to accept virtual credit cards or payments via electronic fund transfers. Effective January 1, 2027.

HB4826: IDFPR-CONTINUING EDUCATION

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/PublicActs/View/104-0777

Signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker as Public Act 104-0777 on August 7, 2026.

Prohibits CE credit being awarded to licensed providers for topics on services, treatments or procedures prohibited by Illinois law. Effective January 1, 2027.

SB2846: DENTAL LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/PublicActs/View/104-0637

Signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker as Public Act 104-0637 on July 24, 2026.

Updates the new dental and dental hygiene licensure examination names.  Effective July 1, 2026.

SB2949: MISSING PERSONS-DENTAL RECORDS

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/PublicActs/View/104-0650

Signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker as Public Act 104-0650 on July 24, 2026.

Amends the Missing Persons Identification Act. Provides that, if a missing person remains missing for 30 days after the date of the police report (rather than 60 days after the date of the police report and missing for 60 days after the date of the police report in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)), then the missing person's dental record shall be added to the missing person entry in the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS). Provides that, if a missing person remains missing for 60 days after the date of the police report, then the missing person's dental record shall be entered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Effective January 1, 2027

SB3211: TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/PublicActs/View/104-0845

Signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker as Public Act 104-0845 on August 21, 2026.

Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. In provisions concerning teledentistry, provides that an initial examination for new patients, excluding patients seeking orthodontic treatment, may be conducted through teledentistry if the authorizing dentist establishes a bona fide dentist-patient relationship by reviewing the patient's medical and dental history and verifying both the patient's identity and physical location to ensure that dental care is being administered within the State. Provides that an initial examination for orthodontia treatment shall be performed in person only. Requires an in-person clinical examination to be performed immediately before providing or authorizing services or treatments to patients that are not reversible. Provides that, for ongoing dentist-patient relationships, dentists shall strongly encourage patients to be seen in person at least annually. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2027

This update was prepared by IDHA's Legislative Chair Laura Baus