SB2345

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to health related boards.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2345 amends health-related boards to deny or refuse renewal of nursing licenses for DUI convictions within the last five years.

Tennessee SB2345 amends the Tennessee Code to establish a rebuttable presumption that the board of nursing must deny or refuse to renew a nursing license if the applicant or licensee has been convicted of driving under the influence within the last five years. The bill also requires the board to make written findings if it approves or renews a license under these circumstances. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration