Tennessee Senate Bill SB0057

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/9/25
• Chaptered: 3/24/25
• Passed: 3/24/25

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 13, relative to the board of physical therapy.

Summary

This bill makes a narrow change to Tennessee law governing the Board of Physical Therapy. It amends the state’s general “sunset” or review statutes in Title 4 to remove the Board of Physical Therapy from one list of entities subject to review and to add it to another list, reflecting the board’s placement under the state’s regulatory review framework. The bill does not change the board’s licensing powers, disciplinary authority, or the substantive practice rules for physical therapists. In practical terms, the measure updates the statutory references tied to the board created in Title 63, Chapter 13, so that the Board of Physical Therapy remains properly recognized within Tennessee’s administrative structure. The effect is primarily technical and organizational, ensuring the board is included in the correct statutory section for ongoing state oversight and continuation.

Impact

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-246 and 4-29-250 to revise how the Board of Physical Therapy is listed under the state’s regulatory review and continuation statutes. This affects the board’s placement within Tennessee’s sunset-review system and helps maintain the board’s legal status and administrative continuity, but it does not directly alter the rights, duties, or licensing requirements of physical therapists or physical therapy facilities.

Sentiment

The available vote history suggests the bill was noncontroversial and received clear support. The Senate Government Operations Committee recommended passage by an 8-0 vote, indicating broad agreement that the measure was a routine housekeeping update rather than a substantive policy change. No committee transcript objections or debate were provided, and the bill ultimately passed and was signed into law.

Contention

There is little evidence of substantive contention around this bill. Because it is a technical amendment dealing with statutory placement of the Board of Physical Therapy, any discussion would likely have centered on administrative cleanup rather than policy disagreement. The absence of dissenting votes or recorded debate suggests no major opposition from lawmakers, the board, or affected professional stakeholders.