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ME LD1615
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ambureen Rana
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AI Summary
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Establishes an 11-member commission to study alternative pathways for licensing foreign-trained dentists and out-of-state dentists to address workforce shortages affecting oral health care access in Maine
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Commission membership includes 4 legislators, a Board of Dental Practice member, representatives from the Maine Dental Association, federally qualified health centers, Maine Dental Hygienists' Association, a licensed dentist, a foreign-trained dentist, and a state regulatory official
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Commission must develop recommendations on integrating foreign-trained and out-of-state dentists, reducing unnecessary licensing barriers, providing support during the licensing process, and advocating for changes to national licensing requirements
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Report with findings, recommendations, and suggested legislation due to the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services by December 10, 2025
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Enacted as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon approval by the Governor on July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Resolve, to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Studying Alternative Pathways for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry
Health Care Personnel
Last Action
FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
6/25/2025