Establishes licensing requirements for sign language interpreters in Tennessee.

The bill creates the Tennessee Board of Professional Sign Language Interpreters, which will oversee the licensing of sign language interpreters, deaf interpreters, and provisional sign language interpreters. It sets qualifications for licensure, including age, citizenship, criminal background checks, and sign language proficiency. The board can suspend or revoke licenses for various reasons, such as failure to comply with ethical requirements or criminal convictions. The bill also establishes fees for licensure and penalties for practicing without a license.

Establishes licensing requirements for sign language interpreters in Tennessee.

The bill creates the Tennessee Board of Professional Sign Language Interpreters, which will oversee the licensing of sign language interpreters, deaf interpreters, and provisional sign language interpreters. It sets qualifications for licensure, including age, citizenship, criminal background checks, and sign language proficiency. The board can suspend or revoke licenses for various reasons, such as failure to comply with ethical requirements or criminal convictions. The bill also establishes fees for licensure and penalties for practicing without a license.