Enacts the interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Diehl,, Javadi,, Senator Hayden,, Representative Pham H, Representative Harbick,, McIntire,, Valderrama,, Senator Bonham,, Meek,, Sollman,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-02-25 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes Oregon join a compact to let dentists and dental hygienists from other states work in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.0).
Enacts the interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. Permits the Oregon Board of Dentistry to disclose specified information to the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact Commission. Exempts individuals authorized by compact privilege from requirement to obtain licensure from the board to practice as a dentist or dental hygienist. Allows the board to use moneys to meet financial obligations imposed on the State of Oregon as a result of participation in the compact.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to an interstate dental professionals compact; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee