Stava-Murray supports SB3211 to update teledentistry exam rules with unanimous House passage

Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-81st) cast a Yes vote on SB3211—a measure amending teledentistry examination requirements—during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026. The bill was passed unanimously in the House by a 116-0 margin, according to the Illinois House.

The official description for the legislation is: "TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS."

Below is a summary reflecting our understanding, drawing from the actual bill language and provided to clarify key elements.

Essentially, the legislation amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to permit initial teledentistry exams for new patients, with the exception of those pursuing orthodontic care. Dentists must establish a bona fide relationship by reviewing health history and confirming patient identity and their presence in Illinois. For orthodontic treatment, initial evaluations must be conducted in person. The law also requires an in-person clinical exam prior to initiating or authorizing irreversible treatments, and for existing dentist-patient relationships, providers are to strongly advocate for at least one annual in-person visit.

SB3211 is noted in the records as 'Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed.'

Stava-Murray holds a BA from Dartmouth College, graduating in 2008.

A Democrat, Stava-Murray was first elected to the Illinois State House in 2019, succeeding David S. Olsen in representing the 81st District.

In Illinois, proposed bills go through a multi-step legislative process starting with introduction, committee review, and floor debate before reaching both chambers for votes. Once both legislative bodies pass a bill, it is sent to the governor for approval or veto. The General Assembly meets biennially, and although thousands of bills are introduced each session, only a small number advance to become law.