Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21.
Tennessee HB1040 establishes the Tennessee Board of Professional Sign Language Interpreters, which will oversee the licensure and regulation of sign language interpreters and deaf interpreters in the state. The bill outlines the qualifications and procedures for obtaining and renewing licenses, sets up a fee structure, and mandates the creation of rules for professional conduct and complaint investigations. It affects individuals seeking to practice sign language interpreting in Tennessee, requiring them to be licensed and adhere to established professional standards.
Tennessee HB1040 establishes the Tennessee Board of Professional Sign Language Interpreters, which will oversee the licensure and regulation of sign language interpreters and deaf interpreters in the state. The bill outlines the qualifications and procedures for obtaining and renewing licenses, sets up a fee structure, and mandates the creation of rules for professional conduct and complaint investigations. It affects individuals seeking to practice sign language interpreting in Tennessee, requiring them to be licensed and adhere to established professional standards.
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