B26-0773

Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene License Act of 2026

Introduced·7/14/26
Tion Text

Establishes the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact to facilitate mobility for licensed professionals.

The Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene License Act of 2026 establishes a compact to streamline the licensing process for dentists and dental hygienists across participating states. It creates the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact and the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Compact Licensure Commission. The compact allows licensed professionals to practice in other member states without needing additional state-specific licenses. Member states must enact the compact and appoint commissioners to the commission.

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History

Sep 22

Council

Referred to Committee on Health

Jul 14

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary