SB131

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Allowing Dental Hygienists To Administer Local Anesthesia.

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Delaware SB131 allows licensed dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia under direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

Delaware SB131 amends Title 24 of the Delaware Code to allow licensed dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. The State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene must establish regulations for this practice by January 1, 2026. Dental hygienists can administer local anesthesia in dental offices, public schools, and other public institutions, but only under direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

9:30 AM

Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)

May 21, 2025

10:00 AM

Health & Social Services

History

Aug 25, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 24, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

Jun 17, 2025

House

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