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MaineLD 1615132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Resolve, to Expand Access to Oral Health Care by Studying Alternative Pathways for Obtaining a License to Practice Dentistry

Sponsored By: Ambureen Rana (Democratic)

Became Law

HEALTH CARE PERSONNELHEALTH CARE PERSONNEL - DENTAL

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New commission to expand dental care access

The law creates a commission to expand access to oral health care. It studies new paths to license foreign-trained and out-of-state dentists in Maine. It reviews state laws and rules, looks at best practices, and can hold hearings. It writes guidelines for full and conditional licenses and supports before Board of Dental Practice steps. It sends findings, recommendations, and draft bills by January 15, 2026.

Staff help and expert input for commission

The Legislative Council provides staff help to the commission, except while the Legislature is in session. The commission can invite outside experts to meetings and subcommittees. Examples include the University of New England College of Dental Medicine and the Maine Public Health Association. This support helps the commission get solid facts and run its work.

Who serves and how the commission meets

The law sets 11 members and names who appoints each seat. Leaders are the first-named Senate and House appointees. Members include two Senators and two Representatives. It also includes a Board of Dental Practice member, a Maine Dental Association rep, a federally qualified health center rep, a Maine-licensed dentist, a foreign-trained dentist, a Maine Dental Hygienists’ Association rep, and a state regulator. All appointments must finish within 30 days after approval, and appointers must notify the Legislative Council. After all seats are filled, the chairs call the first meeting; if a majority are named after 30 days, the Legislative Council can allow meetings. The law takes effect when approved, so the 30-day clock starts at approval.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ambureen Rana

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Amy Roeder

    Democratic • House

  • John Ducharme

    Republican • House

  • Joseph M. Baldacci

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kristen Cloutier

    Democratic • House

  • Marianne Moore

    Republican • Senate

  • Matthea E. L. Daughtry

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rachel Talbot Ross

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Foley

    Republican • House

  • Ryan Fecteau

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. RESLV Chapter 107

    5/1/2026

  2. FINALLY PASSED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    6/25/2025Senate

  3. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/25/2025House

  4. The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-535) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-440) thereto.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/25/2025House

  5. On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland taken from the Special Study Table On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland the Senate RECONSIDERED their actions whereby the Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED. On motion by Same Senator the Senate RECONSIDERED their actions whereby they ADOPTED Committee Amendment "A" (H-535) On further motion by Same Senator Senate Amendment "A" (S-440) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-535) READ and ADOPTED Committee Amendment "A" (H-535) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-440) thereto ADOPTED PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-535) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-440) thereto in NON-CONCURRENCE. Sent down for concurrence

    6/25/2025Senate

  6. On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    6/10/2025Senate

  7. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.FINALLY PASSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/10/2025House

  8. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-535) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-535), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/9/2025Senate

  9. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-535).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/9/2025House

  10. Received by the Clerk of the House on April 11, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    4/11/2025House

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