TN HB2315

Authorizes the Board of Examiners in Psychology to certify doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medications for behavioral health and mental disorders after completing a post-doctoral master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology, passing a national prescribing examination, and completing a one-year fellowship with at least 100 patient evaluations

Prohibits prescribing psychologists from prescribing narcotic drugs or opiates, administering electroconvulsive therapy, or prescribing to patients not concurrently under the care of a physician or primary care provider

Requires prescribing psychologists to complete 20 additional hours of continuing education related to prescriptive authority during each two-year license renewal period

Amends multiple Tennessee Code sections to recognize prescribing psychologists as authorized prescribers alongside physicians, veterinarians, and other practitioners for controlled substances and pharmacy regulations

Takes effect July 1, 2026 for all purposes except rule promulgation, which takes effect upon becoming law