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DelawareSB 283153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENE.

Sponsored By: Marie Pinkney (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Delaware patients get more hygienist care

Delaware dental hygienists can provide tooth cleanings and apply sealants without a prior dentist exam. Patients receiving either service this way must see a dentist within 12 months of treatment. Under a dentist’s standing order and general supervision, hygienists can prescribe, give, and dispense fluoride and other topical agents. These include treatments for germs or tooth sensitivity. Hygienists can give local anesthesia under a licensed dentist’s direct supervision and Board standards. They can assess oral health, plan care within Board limits based on education and experience, and directly supervise dental assistants. The Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene must adopt rules covering these services, supervision, education, and safety.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Marie Pinkney

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Alonna Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Kerri Evelyn Harris

    Democratic • House

  • Kyra L. Hoffner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Russell Huxtable

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Josue O Ortega

    Democratic • House

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • David L. Wilson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/24/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/6/2026

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    7/29/2026Governor

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

    6/24/2026House

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

    6/12/2026House

  4. Not Worked in Committee

    5/19/2026Senate

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

    5/7/2026House

  6. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    5/6/2026Senate

  7. Amendment SA 1 to SB 283 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

    5/6/2026Senate

  8. Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits

    4/22/2026Senate

  9. Amendment SA 1 to SB 283 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

    4/21/2026Senate

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

    4/17/2026Senate

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

    4/16/2026Senate

Bill Text

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    4/16/2026

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