Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 178: 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
SB 178 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dental assistants; supragingival scaling and coronal polishing, certification. Primary sponsor: Mamie Locke (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0440).
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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 HB 970.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamie Locke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Chris Head | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Stella Pekarsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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 (CHAP0440)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 440 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB178)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB178ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (80-Y 18-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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