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DelawareSB 131153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ALLOWING DENTAL HYGIENISTS TO ADMINISTER LOCAL ANESTHESIA.

Sponsored By: Marie Pinkney (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Delaware dental hygienists can give local anesthesia

Beginning January 1, 2026, or earlier when final rules are published, licensed Delaware dental hygienists can give local anesthesia. This numbs part of the body to prevent pain. A licensed dentist must stay physically present in the office or facility throughout the procedure. The dentist must diagnose the condition, approve the procedure, and examine the patient before dismissal. Hygienists must follow requirements set by the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, including permit standards.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bryan Townsend

    Democratic • Senate

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 0

House vote • 6/24/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 18 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    8/25/2025Governor

  2. Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/24/2025House

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 5 On Its Merits

    6/17/2025House

  4. Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House

    6/11/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

    6/10/2025Senate

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 7 Favorable

    5/21/2025Senate

  7. Re-Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate

    5/9/2025Senate

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate

    5/8/2025Senate

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