An Act relative to dental hygienist reciprocal licensure

This bill establishes a pathway for dental hygienists to obtain licensure in the state through reciprocal agreements with other countries or provinces. It allows individuals who are at least 19 years old and of good moral character to practice if they meet specific educational or experience requirements, such as graduating from an accredited program, completing a certain number of semesters as a student, or holding a valid license from a foreign jurisdiction with equivalent competency standards. The law also sets an annual fee for the examination process and requires applicants to pass a board exam covering essential dental hygiene subjects. Ultimately, the legislation expands the pool of eligible candidates by recognizing credentials from outside the state while maintaining established safety and qualification benchmarks.