The bill amends section 456.0145 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to licensure by endorsement for practicing dentistry and dental hygiene. It introduces a new eligibility requirement for applicants, stating that individuals must have graduated from a dental or dental hygiene college accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or a recognized accrediting entity. This addition is made by replacing the previous condition that allowed for a broader interpretation of eligibility, specifically removing the phrase "or" that connected the previous criteria.

Additionally, the bill specifies that certain individuals are prohibited from being licensed under the Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement Act if they have pending complaints, allegations, or investigations in other jurisdictions, have felony or misdemeanor convictions related to healthcare, or have had their healthcare provider licenses revoked or suspended. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 509 Filed: 456.0145