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SB1966Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 63, relative to criminal background checks.

IntroducedSenate Health and Welfare

Introduced by Jessie Seal, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, requires the board of medical examiners, board of nursing, and board of osteopathic examination to initiate a criminal background check for each applicant for a renewal of licensure. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 63.

Where it stands

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

February 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

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