Bill
Bill > SB1901
TN SB1901
TN SB1901AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 20; Title 23; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 47; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 59; Title 60; Title 62; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70; Title 71 and Chapter 463 of the Public Acts of 2025, relative to the regulation of professions.
summary
Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, specifies in various provisions that for a person to be eligible for a particular license, certificate, permit, or authorization, the person must be a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 20; Title 23; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 47; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 59; Title 60; Title 62; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70; Title 71 and Chapter 463 of the Public Acts of 2025.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that individuals seeking to obtain or renew various professional licenses, certificates, permits, or authorizations in Tennessee must be either a United States citizen or a "qualified alien," a term defined in state law to include individuals legally present in the United States with specific immigration statuses. This requirement is being applied across a wide range of professions and industries, from court reporting and law to healthcare, aviation, and various trades, with some exceptions noted for specific medical professionals who have applied for a work visa. The bill also clarifies that for certain licenses, such as those for alcoholic beverage sales, individuals with valid J-1 or F-1 student visas may also be eligible.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing (15:00:00 3/10/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/10/2026)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1901&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1709 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1709.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1901.pdf |
Loading...