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TN HB1709
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Cochran
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AI Summary
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Requires U.S. citizenship or qualified alien status (as defined in § 4-58-102) for eligibility to obtain professional licenses, permits, certificates, and registrations across dozens of regulated professions in Tennessee
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Affected professions include court reporters, educators, aeronautics instructors, insurance agents, motor vehicle dealers, healthcare professionals, alcoholic beverage workers, mining operators, and many others regulated under Titles 20-71 of Tennessee Code
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Creates an exception for physicians (under chapters 6 or 9 of Title 63) who can show proof of having applied for a valid work visa under federal law
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Allows alcoholic beverage licenses/permits for individuals with valid J-1 or F-1 student visas, as verified by the alcoholic beverage commission
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Requires verification of citizenship/immigration status for reciprocal licensing agreements with other states, either by confirming the other state verified status or by independently verifying it
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 20; Title 23; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 47; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 59; Title 60; Title 62; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70; Title 71 and Chapter 463 of the Public Acts of 2025, relative to the regulation of professions.
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026