Relates to insurance coverage for dental night guards

Latest action Apr 1, 2026

Provides that dental insurance coverage shall include coverage for night guards; defines dental night guards; provides that dental night guards shall be covered under Medicaid.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A6919, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Insurance Law.

Committee

Insurance · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Insurance · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill will require dental insurance coverage for a dental night guard when prescribed by a licensed dentist.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateApr 1, 2026Result: passed
(55) (5) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Insurance
Senate InsuranceMar 23, 2026Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 6, 2025Result: passed
(49) (4) (0) (10)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesMay 29, 2025Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (1)
Vote: Committee vote · Insurance
Senate InsuranceMay 5, 2025Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Cordell Cleare and Nathalia Fernandez

Democratic2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. says this is needed

Dentists recommend night guards for various reasons; bruxism (grinding or clenched teeth), TMJ disorder, to protect teeth against further damage. A professionally made device can cost anywhere between $400-$800 and prevents the need for restorative dental work in the future. The device works by creating a synthetic barrier between the teeth so they no longer touch one another and cannot grind or clench. A night guard can (1) prevent further tooth damage, (2) prevent morning headaches, () prevent enamel erosion, (4) ease symptoms of TMJ disorder (5) reduce the risks of snoring. A medical device that can prevent costly trips to the dentist is something that should be invested in.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Apr 1, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Apr 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Apr 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
Mar 25, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 24, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (12 earlier events)

Mar 23, 2026
1ST Report CAL.579
1ST REPORT CAL.579
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Senate
Jun 6, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 6, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
May 29, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
May 29, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1477
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1477
NY Senate
May 5, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
Jan 22, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Senate

About this record

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