Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 282: Dental hygienist licensure; dentists eligible to practice in a foreign country or jurisdiction.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 282 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dental hygienist licensure; dentists eligible to practice in a foreign country or jurisdiction. Primary sponsor: Lashrecse Aird (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0254).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Dental hygienist licensure; dentists eligible to practice in a foreign country or jurisdiction. Permits the Board of Dentistry to grant a license to practice dental hygiene to persons who are eligible to practice dentistry in a country or jurisdiction outside of the United States and who are graduates of a dental school or college, or the dental department of an institution of higher education, located outside of the United States that the Board determines is acceptable. This bill is identical to HB 1036.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lashrecse Aird | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Stella Pekarsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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 (CHAP0254)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 254 (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 (SB282)
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB282ER)
- Enrolled
- House Amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Passed House with amendment (90-Y 8-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House as amended
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