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TN SB1692
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Becky Massey
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AI Summary
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Requires Tennessee occupational licensing boards to issue licenses to active/retired military personnel, their spouses, and dependents who hold a valid license from another state or the military for at least 1 year in a similar occupation
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Provides an alternative pathway for applicants with at least 3 years of work experience in the occupation, even without a formal license from another jurisdiction
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Mandates licensing boards issue decisions within 10 business days of receiving an application
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Applicants must certify under penalty of perjury they have no disqualifying criminal record, no license revocations for misconduct, and no pending investigations or complaints
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires licensing boards to prominently display information about this pathway on websites and applications
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 58; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to military family occupational licensing.
Licenses
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/10/2026