Dentists and Dentistry - As introduced, changes from at least five years to at least six years, the period of residency and practice in this state that each of the two dental hygienist members appointed to the board of dentistry on or after July 1, 2026, must have prior to such appointment. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56; Title 63, Chapter 5; Title 68 and Title 71.
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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Mar 17Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare CommitteeLatest
Mar 11Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Feb 23Recalled from Senate Commerce & Labor Committee
Feb 23Refer to Senate Health & Welfare Committee
Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor CommitteeMinor
Feb 2Filed for introductionMinor
Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced