SB2585

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 33; Title 36; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to therapists.

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Amends Tennessee Code to update references from "marital and family" to "marriage and family" in various sections.

This bill updates Tennessee Code to standardize terminology from "marital and family" to "marriage and family" across multiple titles, including Title 4, Title 8, Title 33, Title 36, Title 52, Title 56, Title 63, and Title 68. The changes affect definitions, licensure requirements, and other references related to marriage and family therapy. The bill also establishes a process for licensing by endorsement for qualified applicants from other states and sets requirements for board-approved supervisors. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 5

Pub. Ch. 737

May 5

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026, 01/01/2027

Apr 16

Senate

Signed by Governor.