TO ESTABLISH THE DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT.

SB 111 establishes the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, enabling dentists and dental hygienists to practice across participating states with a single license. The bill directly affects dental professionals seeking to work in multiple states by creating a standardized licensing framework. Key provisions include Arkansas delegating its authority to reject compact rules to the state General Assembly or Legislative Council, rather than retaining that power internally. This change streamlines interstate practice for dental professionals while maintaining state-level oversight of compact rules. The bill passed in March 2025 and became Act 395.