2025 House Bill 4935

Health occupations: dentists; dentist and dental hygienist compact; enact.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16601 (MCL 333.16601), as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding sections 16187b and 16611a.

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House Bill No. 4935 enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact in Michigan, allowing qualified dental professionals to practice across participating states with streamlined licensure, enhancing access to care and regulatory oversight.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 11, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R-107) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. David Prestin (R-108), Karl Bohnak (R-109), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Timothy Beson (R-96), Rylee Linting (R-27), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Jennifer Wortz (R-35), Brad Paquette (R-37) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 12, 2025

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Rules

April 30, 2026

Reported without amendment

May 14, 2026

Passed in the House 94 to 10 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-71)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

May 19, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy