SB540

Professions and occupations; enacting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact and authorizing the Governor to enter into Compact with certain jurisdictions. Effective date.

Complete·5/13/26

Oklahoma enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact to allow licensed professionals to practice across participating states.

Oklahoma SB540 enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, enabling licensed professionals to practice across participating states. The Compact allows dentists and dental hygienists with a qualifying license in one state to obtain a Compact Privilege to practice in other participating states. The Compact aims to promote mobility, address workforce shortages, and protect public health and safety. It establishes a joint government agency, the Commission, to oversee the Compact's implementation and administration.

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  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

75 Yea

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13 Nay

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11 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

10:30 AM

House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Hearing

Mar 31

10:30 AM

House Business Hearing

History

May 13

Senate

Approved by Governor 05/12/2026

May 6

House

General Order

May 6

House

Coauthored by Representative(s) West (Tammy)