DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HB 836 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session Jordan Abstract: Provides for professionals licensed by the La. State Board of Dentistry. Present law provides that a requirement for an applicant who has successfully completed any national, regional, or independent third-party clinical dental licensing examination approved by the board shall include procedures performed on human subjects. Proposed law retains present law and adds that in the event of a declared state of emergency, the use of human subjects to test an applicant's clinical competency may be waived or modified. Present law provides that a requirement for an applicant who has successfully completed any national, regional, or independent third-party clinical dental hygiene licensing examination approved by the board shall include procedures performed on human subjects. Proposed law retains present law and adds that in the event of a declared state of emergency, the use of human subjects to test an applicant's clinical competency may be waived or modified. Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action. (Adds R.S. 37:761(D) and 764(E))