Gov. Pat Quinn of Illinois signed a bill into law July 23 that makes it easier for licensed dentists who live out of state to provide voluntary care to low-income Illinois families.
House Bill 3061 allows the state to issue temporary permits to dentists and dental hygienists who are licensed in other states who want to provide free care in Illinois. To qualify for a permit, the dentist or dental hygienist must meet Illinois' dental standards and intend to provide voluntary care. The temporary permit may not exceed 10 days.
The law will help encourage more dentists to treat low-income families at free clinics throughout Illinois, the governor said in a press release. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. David Miller (D-Dolton) and Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-Crystal Lake) and passed the Illinois General Assembly unanimously. It takes effect immediately.
Gov. Quinn also signed Senate Bill 3025, which amends the Dental Practice Act. The legislation takes effect immediately and was sponsored by Sen. A.J. Wilhelmi (D-Joliet) and Rep. John Fritchey (D-Chicago).
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