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TN HB1917

TN HB1917
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.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
04/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, redefines a licensed professional counselor as a limited practice professional counselor; redefines a licensed professional counselor with a designation as a mental health service provider as a licensed professional counselor; terminates the issuance of limited practice professional counselor licenses on July 1, 2028. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 49; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill redefines the terms "licensed professional counselor" and "licensed professional counselor with a designation as a mental health service provider" to "limited practice professional counselor" and "licensed professional counselor," respectively, and establishes that the issuance of limited practice professional counselor licenses will cease on July 1, 2028, while also outlining specific educational and experience requirements for licensure as a professional counselor, including coursework in diagnosing and treating mental disorders and postgraduate supervised experience in a clinical setting.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (on 04/15/2026)

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