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TN HB2056

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Towns

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners to assign student identification numbers to applicants tracking instructional hours for licensure

  • Prohibits the use of social security numbers on hourly report forms and as public-facing identifiers for cosmetology and barber students

  • Social security numbers may only be collected when a student is ready to take an examination or receive certification/licensure

  • Applies to all license types under the board's authority, including barber instructors, cosmetology instructors, and general certification applicants

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 3 and Title 62, Chapter 4, relative to professional licensing.

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Utilities Subcommittee2/25/2026
Commerce2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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