If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by continuing the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX) for an additional six years, extending its termination date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2031. The bill includes a retroactive provision that applies these changes as of July 1, 2025. Additionally, it would repeal the existing statute at section 41-3025.09, which currently outlines the termination of BODEX, and replace it with new language that specifies the board's continuation and its purpose to promote safe and professional dental practices in Arizona.

Furthermore, the bill would also establish that both BODEX and the relevant title and chapter of the Arizona Revised Statutes will be repealed on January 1, 2032. This change aims to streamline the regulatory framework governing dental practices in the state while ensuring that the board remains operational for the specified period. Overall, the bill seeks to maintain oversight of dental care in Arizona while updating the legal framework to reflect these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-3025.09, 41-3031.09
House Engrossed Version: 41-3025.09, 41-3031.09