SB2244In Committee

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56; Title 63, Chapter 5; Title 68 and Title 71.

Tennessee SB2244 amends the residency and practice requirements for dental hygienist members appointed to the Board of Dentistry, increasing the required period from at least five years to at least six years prior to appointment for those appointed on or after July 1, 2026. This change specifically affects the qualifications for dental hygienist representatives on the board. The key provision is the extension of the residency and practice duration necessary for eligibility for appointment.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2244 amends the residency and practice requirements for dental hygienist members appointed to the Board of Dentistry, increasing the required period from at least five years to at least six years prior to appointment for those appointed on or after July 1, 2026. This change specifically affects the qualifications for dental hygienist representatives on the board. The key provision is the extension of the residency and practice duration necessary for eligibility for appointment.

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Sponsor

Johnson, Jack

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

March 17, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Subjects
Dentists and DentistryMedical OccupationsHealth Care

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