SB0020Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to licensing requirements for professional counselors.
Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, creates an exemption from the requirement that an applicant for licensure as a professional counselor must have completed a graduate course of study of at least 60 credit hours if the applicant has a valid, unencumbered license as a professional counselor issued by another state, territory, or federal district of the United States and the board for professional counselors, marital and family therapists and clinical pastoral therapists judges as acceptable the licensing requirements of that other state, territory, or federal district. - Amends TCA Title 63.
Where it stands
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
January 15, 2025
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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