This bill amends the composition of the board of dental examiners by specifying that it shall consist of nine members, including six dentists, two dental hygienists, and one public member, all appointed by the governor with council approval. Notably, it mandates that one of the dentist members must be a general dentist and that another must hold a current permit to administer general anesthesia and deep sedation. Additionally, the bill stipulates that no board member can serve more than two consecutive terms, and only those specified members have voting authority in board decisions.

Furthermore, the bill expands the rulemaking authority of the office of professional licensure and certification to include the issuance of temporary licenses for out-of-state professionals across any profession regulated by a board or the office, rather than being limited to health care professionals. The temporary licenses will be valid for 120 days or until a full licensure application is acted upon, whichever comes first, and they cannot be renewed. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2026, for the board composition changes, while the remainder of the act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 317-A:2, 310:6
SB567 text: 317-A:2, 310:6