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TN SB2399
TN SB2399AN 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
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
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 making various conforming amendments across several Tennessee Code Annotated titles to reflect these changes and clarify the scope of practice for these professional roles.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026 (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2399&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1917 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1917.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2399.pdf |
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