AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to dentistry.
Summary
SB0801 is a narrow administrative bill affecting the Tennessee Board of Dentistry. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-5-106, to require the board to submit an annual report on its proceedings and activities from the previous calendar year to the governor and the legislative librarian by January 1 of each year. The bill replaces the existing statutory language for that reporting requirement rather than creating a new regulatory program or changing licensure standards.
In practical terms, the measure updates the board’s statutory duties and reinforces annual oversight and recordkeeping for the state’s dental regulatory body. Because the bill is limited to reporting obligations, it does not directly alter dental practice rules, disciplinary authority, or the rights and responsibilities of dentists or patients beyond the board’s administrative compliance requirements.
Impact
The bill amends Title 63 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by deleting and replacing Section 63-5-106, thereby revising the statutory reporting requirement for the Board of Dentistry. The affected party is the board itself, which must provide an annual report to the governor and legislative librarian by January 1 each year. The bill has no apparent effect on licensing standards, scope of practice, or enforcement powers, and its impact is primarily administrative and procedural.
Sentiment
There is no recorded committee discussion or vote history in the provided materials, so the bill’s sentiment cannot be measured from debate or roll call. Based on the text alone, SB0801 appears to be a routine, noncontroversial housekeeping measure focused on updating an existing reporting obligation for a professional licensing board.
Contention
No specific points of contention are evident in the available record. The bill is narrowly tailored to the Board of Dentistry’s annual reporting duty, and there are no transcripts, amendments, or votes indicating disagreement over policy, regulatory burden, or oversight. If any concern existed, it would most likely relate to administrative compliance rather than substantive dental regulation, but that is not reflected in the provided materials.