The Pennsylvania Senate and House have both proposed a bill that would give the governor's office the ability to join a multistate agreement that lets dental workers transfer their license from one state to another, according to an Aug. 21 report by The Center Square.
If passed, the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact would make it easier for dental providers who hail from participating states to become licensed in Pennsylvania.
Iowa, Tennessee and Washington are the only three states that have passed legislation to join the compact. Ohio, New Jersey, Minnesota and Kansas have introduced legislation similar to Pennsylvania.
Senate Bill 895 is primarily sponsored by Sen. Frank Ferry, and House Bill 1586 is primarily sponsored by Rep. Kyle Mullins.