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DelawareSB 131153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

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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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Anesthesia rules start by January 1, 2026

The State Board must adopt rules for hygienists to give local anesthesia by January 1, 2026. Sections 1–3 take effect on the earlier of January 1, 2026, or when the Board publishes final rules. This lets care start sooner if the rules are finished early.

Hygienists can give local anesthesia with supervision

Licensed dental hygienists can give local anesthesia when a licensed dentist directly supervises. They must follow the State Board’s rules and get any required permits. Other dental hygiene work still follows general supervision rules.

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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