Bill > HB2530

This bill makes several changes to the regulation of various professions in Tennessee, primarily by consolidating oversight and updating administrative procedures. Key provisions include transferring the oversight of land surveyors from their own board to the state board of examiners for architects and engineers, effectively merging these professions under a single regulatory body. It also removes the requirement for interior designers to be registered, meaning they will no longer need a license to practice. Furthermore, the bill alters how funds generated from contractor licensing fees are used, removing a specific allocation to the "Go Build Tennessee Act" and instead directing all such revenues to the board of licensing contractors for their general administrative and enforcement purposes. The bill also updates requirements for board members, clarifies disciplinary procedures, and modifies how certain professional licenses are issued and renewed, with many of these changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2530&ga=114