HB1909

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.

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Tennessee HB1909 updates terminology from "marital and family" to "marriage and family" in various sections of the state code.

Tennessee HB1909 amends several sections of the Tennessee Code to update the terminology from "marital and family" to "marriage and family." This includes changes in definitions, titles, and references related to marriage and family therapy. The bill also modifies the requirements for board-approved marriage and family supervisors, including experience and continuing education. Additionally, it allows for reciprocal agreements with other states for licensing marriage and family therapists and permits certain professionals to practice marriage and family therapy under specific conditions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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0 Nay

History

May 5

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 737

Mar 30

House

Comp. SB subst.

Mar 30

House

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