Appropriations panel approves dental licensure compact amendment after split testimony

Mar 26, 2025

The committee adopted a strike-everything amendment to SB 14-48 to implement the dentist/dental hygienist interstate licensure compact and gave the amended bill a due-pass recommendation after hearings with dental regulators, providers and associations.

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The House Appropriations Committee adopted a Livingston strike-everything amendment to Senate Bill 14-48 on March 26 and recommended the amended bill for due pass. The amended measure would adopt the interstate Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact, allowing participating states to issue compact privileges so licensed dentists and hygienists in one member state may practice in other member states without duplicative licensure.

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