HF 656: Establishing the dentist and dental hygienist compact

What it does

This bill establishes the dentist and dental hygienist compact. The compact establishes a system whereby dentists and dental hygienists licensed to practice in one member state may practice in another member state under a compact privilege without applying for a license in that state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of dentists and dental hygienists in member states. The compact comes into effect upon adoption by seven states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact.

Senate subcommittee · named March 21, 2023

• Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 0 against

For: Association of Dental Support Organizations; Delta Dental of Iowa; Iowa Dental Association; Iowa Dental Hygienists Association

In plain words

1. March 7, 2023Filed in the House
2. March 14, 2023Passed the House, 97–0
3. March 15, 2023Arrived in the Senate
4. March 21, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Bousselot, Kraayenbrink and Weiner
5. March 23, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. March 29, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
7. April 17, 2023Passed the Senate, 50–0
8. April 26, 2023Sent to the Governor
9. April 27, 2023Signed into law