2020 House Bill 5827 / Public Act 298

Facilitate other state dental therapists practicing in Michigan

Introduced in the House

June 3, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Jason Sheppard (R-56)

To revise the occupational licensure mandate imposed on dental therapists by making it easier for individuals “authorized in another state to engage in the practice of dentistry” to practice here.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

June 17, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 18, 2020

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

Sept. 23, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To revise the occupational licensure mandate imposed on dental therapists by making it easier for individuals “authorized in another state to engage in the practice of dentistry” to practice here.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2020