HB2556

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56; Title 63, Chapter 5; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to dental hygienists.

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

Amends Tennessee Code to change the period for dental hygienist board membership from five years to six years.

This bill amends Tennessee Code to change the minimum period of time a dental hygienist must practice before being eligible for board membership from five years to six years. This change applies to dental hygienists appointed to the board of dentistry on or after July 1, 2026.

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History

Mar 18

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Mar 11

House

Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026