Tennessee · 114
SB 1926
Dentists and Dentistry - As enacted, requires a dental hygienist to be working under the direct supervision of a dentist seeing a new patient before completing diagnostic radiographs; assessing and recording existing hard and soft tissue data; performing prophylaxis; and applying fluoride agents. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5.
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Tennessee SB 1926 amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5 to require dental hygienists to work under the direct supervision of a dentist who is seeing a new patient. This supervision is mandated before the hygienist completes diagnostic radiographs, assesses and records tissue data, performs prophylaxis, or applies fluoride agents.
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Sponsors
- Becky Massey Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2026 Passed (1) | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 22, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/15/2026 Passed (1) | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 15, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Apr 1, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |