HSB 220: HSB 220

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.

House subcommittee · named February 28, 2023

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Baeth (D) · austin.baeth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

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

In plain words

1. February 28, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 28, 2023House subcommittee named: Collins, Baeth and Siegrist
3. March 1, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 2, 2023Approved by the House committee
5. March 7, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 656