TN SB 1926
enactedDentists 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1926 pass?
Yes. TN SB 1926 has been enacted into law as of 2026-05-27. Latest recorded action (2026-05-27): Pub. Ch. 1107
What is TN SB 1926 about?
TN SB 1926 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1926?
Massey is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1926.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Latest action
- 2026-05-27 — Pub. Ch. 1107
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Masseyprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-21
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-22
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
2026-03-16
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-17
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
2026-03-17
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
2026-03-18
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
2026-03-25
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
2026-04-01
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
2026-04-13
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
2026-04-15
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-04-15
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 1
passage
2026-04-15
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 3 - SA1040)
2026-04-15
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0973)
2026-04-15
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0972)
2026-04-20
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-04-22
Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
passage
2026-04-22
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0950)
amendment-withdrawal
2026-04-22
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-04-30
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-04-30
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-05-07
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-05-11
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-05-22
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-05-27
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 01/01/2027
2026-05-27
Pub. Ch. 1107
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Votes
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1 4/1/2026 Passed
2026-04-01 · pass · 8-0
Member-level votes (1)
- Hensley: not voting
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/15/2026 Passed (1)
2026-04-15 · pass · 32-1
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2026 Passed (1)
2026-04-22 · pass · 90-0
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1991
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