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TN HB2556
TN HB2556AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56; Title 63, Chapter 5; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to dental hygienists.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, changes from at least five years to at least six years, the period of residency and practice in this state that each of the two dental hygienist members appointed to the board of dentistry on or after July 1, 2026, must have prior to such appointment. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56; Title 63, Chapter 5; Title 68 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning dental hygienists in Tennessee, amends existing law to require that any dental hygienist appointed to the state's Board of Dentistry on or after July 1, 2026, must have practiced in Tennessee for at least six years, an increase from the previous requirement of five years. The Board of Dentistry is a regulatory body that oversees the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the state. This change aims to ensure that appointed dental hygienists have a more extensive history of practice within Tennessee before serving on the board.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2556&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2244 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2244.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2556.pdf |
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