SB2399

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 49; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to professional counselors.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2399 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to redefine and regulate professional counselors and limited practice professional.

Tennessee SB2399 makes several amendments to Tennessee Code concerning professional counselors and limited practice professional counselors. It redefines the roles and requirements for both categories, including new licensing criteria, examination standards, and scope of practice. The bill also introduces a new category of limited practice professional counselor, detailing their training and permissible activities. Additionally, it specifies conditions under which existing counselors can maintain their certifications or upgrade to licensure.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026