Tennessee Senate Bill SB0894

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/5/25

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 6, relative to professional licensing.

Summary

SB 894 amends Tennessee’s professional licensing law in Title 62, Chapter 6 by extending the time period for certain license renewal requirements. Specifically, it changes a reference from the “twenty-fourth month” to the “forty-eighth month” and from “two (2) years” to “four (4) years” in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 62-6-116. The bill is framed as a technical licensing change rather than a broad policy overhaul. The practical effect is to lengthen the renewal cycle or related compliance interval for the affected professional licenses, which would reduce how often licensees must complete the applicable renewal process under this section. The act takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to licenses set to expire on or after that date, so it will govern future renewals rather than retroactively altering already-expired licenses.

Impact

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 62-6-116, by replacing a two-year/twenty-four-month licensing interval with a four-year/forty-eight-month interval. This changes the state’s professional licensing framework for the affected category of licensees by extending renewal timing and potentially reducing administrative burden for both license holders and the licensing authority. It applies prospectively to renewals expiring on or after July 1, 2025.

Sentiment

No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate, support, or opposition in the available record. Based on the text alone, the bill appears to be a straightforward administrative licensing adjustment with a neutral policy tone.

Contention

Because there are no transcripts, amendments, or votes included, no specific points of contention can be identified from the available materials. The only likely issue implied by the bill is whether extending the renewal period from two years to four years is appropriate for the regulated profession, balancing reduced regulatory burden against any concerns about oversight frequency.