Bill > SB1901

This bill, titled "AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated... relative to the regulation of professions," primarily mandates that individuals seeking various professional licenses, certificates, permits, or authorizations in Tennessee must be a United States citizen or a "qualified alien," which refers to a non-citizen lawfully present in the United States. This requirement is being applied across a wide range of professions and sectors, including but not limited to court reporting, law, aeronautics, agriculture, banking, consumer protection, education, and healthcare. In some specific instances, such as for physicians, individuals who have applied for a valid work visa may also be eligible, and for certain alcoholic beverage licenses, individuals with valid J-1 or F-1 student visas may be considered. The bill also includes provisions for verifying the immigration status of applicants, especially when licenses are being transferred from other states, and outlines procedures for license revocation if an individual is found to not meet these requirements.