Tennessee Senate · Apr 1, 2026
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
Result: pass
SB 1926: 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.
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
Totals
| Yea | Not voting | Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Rusty Crowe(Republican) | Yea |
| Ferrell Haile(Republican) | Yea |
| Bobby Harshbarger(Republican) | Yea |
| Joey Hensley(Republican) | Not voting |
| Ed Jackson(Republican) | Yea |
| Becky Massey(Republican) | Yea |
| Lee Reeves(Republican) | Yea |
| Bo Watson(Republican) | Yea |
| Jeff Yarbro(Democratic) | Yea |