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TN HB1909
TN HB1909AN 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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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, changes references to marital and family therapists to marriage and family therapists throughout the code, and makes other changes relative to marriage and family therapists. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 8, Chapter 50; Title 33; Title 36; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill makes a series of technical amendments to Tennessee law, primarily changing the term "marital and family therapist" to "marriage and family therapist" throughout various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA). These changes are largely cosmetic and aim to standardize the terminology used to refer to professionals who provide therapy for couples and families. The bill also clarifies requirements for licensing marriage and family therapists, including provisions for licensure by examination, reciprocity, and endorsement, and defines terms related to supervisors and licensed marriage and family therapists, while also outlining specific exemptions and permissible titles for individuals in training or under supervision.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1909&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1909.pdf |
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