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TN SB2585
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Edward Jackson
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AI Summary
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Standardizes terminology throughout Tennessee Code by replacing "marital and family" with "marriage and family" across multiple titles relating to therapist licensing and regulation
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Establishes licensure by endorsement for marriage and family therapists licensed in other states, requiring a completed application, fees, license documentation, Tennessee jurisprudence exam, proof of age (18+), and evidence of good character
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Sets supervisor qualifications requiring at least 5 years full-time experience as an independently licensed marriage and family therapist (with last 2 years in Tennessee) plus 30 hours of supervision-specific instruction
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Creates "LMFT-S" designation for approved supervisors and requires 6 hours of supervision continuing education every 2 years (including 3 hours on ethics/state law) to maintain supervisor status
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 33; Title 36; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to therapists.
Medical Occupations
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/3/2026