SB 187-FN (2026): adopting the dentist and dental hygienist compact.

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SB 187-FN (2026)

adopting the dentist and dental hygienist compact.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2025 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On January 7, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2025, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • March 6, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
  • January 7, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

  • March 6, 2025, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 7, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 5, 2025: Hearing: 02/05/2025, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
  • March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 6, 2025: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/06/2025
  • January 7, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026, Vote 3-2
  • January 7, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026

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