A chapter amendment to the NYSDA Dental Hygiene Collaborative Practice Law was signed into law by Governor Hochul as Chapter 23 of the Laws of 2026.  The chapter amendment adds voluntary foster care agency health facilities licensed under Article 29-I of the New York State Public Health Law as sites where dental hygiene collaborative practice with a dentist can occur.  The law takes effect on June 19, 2027.  The chapter amendment -- A.9477 (Paulin) / S.8784 (May) -- can be read here:  Chapter Amendment to NYSDA Dental Hygiene Collaborative Practice Law.  The Sponsor Memorandum for the chapter amendment can be read here: Sponsor Memorandum on NYSDA Dental Hygiene Collaborative Practice Law.