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TN HB1917
TN HB1917AN 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
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
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
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026 (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1917&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1917 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1917.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1917.pdf |
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