SB1926Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 63, Chapter 5, relative to dental professions.
Introduced by Becky Massey, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 01/01/2027
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 22, 2026
90
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
90 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0972)
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0973)
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 3 - SA1040)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 1
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0950)
Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1107
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 01/01/2027
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