The proposed bill establishes the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact, enabling New Jersey to join other states in facilitating expedited licensure for dentists and dental hygienists. This compact aims to improve access to dental care by streamlining the licensure process while maintaining public safety through shared information among member states. It preserves each state's authority to regulate dental practice and enforce disciplinary actions, while also creating a framework for sharing investigations and information related to licensees. Key features include a common licensure standard, a centralized repository for professional documentation, and provisions for military members and their spouses to obtain licensure without additional fees.

The bill outlines the governance structure of the compact, which includes a commission made up of representatives from member state dental boards. This commission will oversee the compact's administration, establish bylaws, and ensure compliance with its provisions. Member states are required to report adverse actions and investigations to a clearinghouse, accept standardized applications for licensure, and share information regarding ongoing investigations. The bill also details the application process, eligibility criteria, and responsibilities of the commission and member states, ensuring that licensees adhere to the laws of the state where they practice. Additionally, it includes provisions for the defense and liability of commission representatives, and mandates that the most current edition of the American Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure will govern commission meetings.