SB2065

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 17, relative to professions of the healing arts.

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SB2065 amends Tennessee's licensing requirements for speech language pathologists and audiologists.

SB2065 modifies Tennessee's licensing rules for speech language pathologists and audiologists. It allows applicants to perform services if they have passed the required examination or hold a license from another state. Additionally, applicants must hold specific certifications, such as an ASHA certificate for speech language pathologists or a doctor of audiology degree for audiologists. The bill also permits the issuance of provisional licenses to applicants who meet educational requirements and have completed supervised clinical experience. This act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 1

Pub. Ch. 796

May 1

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 23

Senate

Signed by Governor.