TN HB1917

Creates a new "limited practice professional counselor" license category for counselors who provide general counseling services but cannot diagnose or treat mental disorders

Establishes higher requirements for "licensed professional counselor" designation, including specific coursework in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders plus 2 years of postgraduate supervised clinical experience

Converts all existing licensed professional counselors to limited practice professional counselor licenses as of July 1, 2026, requiring additional qualifications to obtain the new full licensed professional counselor designation

Stops issuing new limited practice professional counselor licenses after July 1, 2028; existing holders may retain their license indefinitely or upgrade to full licensure

Takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to licenses applied for or renewed on or after that date