H 2563
An Act establishing the dentist and dental hygienist compact
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a compact, allowing dentists and dental hygienists licensed in participating states to practice across state lines without needing separate licenses in each state. This would improve access to dental care for patients traveling or living in different states and streamline the licensing process for professionals. The compact aims to recognize and accept the qualifications of dental professionals from other compact states, fostering interstate collaboration. It’s intended to increase efficiency and reduce barriers to providing dental services.
Key provisions
- Allows dentists and dental hygienists to practice in multiple states under a single license.
- Recognizes the qualifications of dental professionals licensed in other compact states.
- Streamlines the process for dental professionals to practice across state lines.
- Facilitates increased access to dental care for patients.
- Creates a framework for interstate recognition of dental licenses.
Who is affected
- Dentists
- Dental Hygienists
- Patients seeking dental care
- Dental licensing boards in participating states
- States participating in the compact
Notable changes
- Currently, dentists and hygienists must obtain separate licenses in each state where they wish to practice.
- This compact eliminates the need for multiple licenses, simplifying practice for professionals.
- It establishes a standardized process for recognizing qualifications across states.
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Primary sponsor
Bud L. Williams
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Bud L. Williams
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.2563 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the dentist and dental hygienist compact
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2563) of Bud L. Williams and others for legislation to establish a dentist and dental hygienist compact. Public Health.
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Presenter: Bud L. Williams
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2563
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5214 |
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