LB148

Adopt the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact and change requirements for licensure and reciprocity under the Dentistry Practice Act

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Nebraska LB148 adopts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact and revises licensure and reciprocity requirements under the Dentistry Practice Act.

Nebraska LB148 amends the Dentistry Practice Act by adopting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. It changes the requirements for licensure and reciprocity, including proof of graduation from an accredited dental school, passing a national board examination, and demonstrating clinical competency. Applicants must have been actively engaged in dentistry for at least three years, one of which must be within the three years preceding the application. The bill also repeals the original sections and replaces them with these new provisions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 30, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Jan 30, 2025

1:30 PM

Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 6, 2025

Legislature

Provisions/portions of LB83 amended into LB148 by AM391

Apr 14, 2025

Legislature

Approved by Governor on April 14, 2025

Apr 10, 2025

Legislature

Dispensing of reading at large approved