Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 970: Dental assistants; supragingival scaling and coronal polishing, certification.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 970 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dental assistants; supragingival scaling and coronal polishing, certification. Primary sponsor: Cia Price (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0439).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Dental assistants; additional treatments; certification. Permits any dental assistant I or dental assistant II with a minimum of 1,800 hours of clinical experience to obtain certification pursuant to the requirements of the bill to perform supragingival scaling and coronal polishing. This bill is identical to SB 178.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cia Price | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Laura Jane Cohen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Nicole Cole | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Mark C. Downey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cliff Hayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Keith Hodges | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Garrett McGuire | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Rod Willett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0439)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 439 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB970)
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB970ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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