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TN SB1901
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bailey
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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 professional licenses across dozens of regulated fields including court reporters, educators, insurance agents, motor vehicle dealers, pharmacists, and all healing arts professions under Title 63.
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Allows exceptions for alcoholic beverage licenses/permits, which may also be issued to persons holding valid J-1 or F-1 student visas verified by the alcoholic beverage commission.
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Permits physician license applicants (under chapters 6 or 9 of Title 63) to qualify if they provide proof of having applied for a valid work-authorizing visa under federal law.
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Requires state agencies accepting out-of-state licenses through reciprocity agreements to either confirm the other state verified citizenship/qualified alien status or verify it directly before issuing Tennessee credentials.
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Takes effect upon becoming law and applies to all licenses, permits, certificates, authorizations, or registrations applied for or renewed on or after that date.
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
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026
3/10/2026