TN HB 2556
died on adjournmentDentists 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · lower
Quick answers
Did TN HB 2556 pass?
No. TN HB 2556 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-18): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
What is TN HB 2556 about?
TN HB 2556 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN HB 2556?
Lamberth is the primary sponsor of TN HB 2556.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-04
- Latest action
- 2026-03-18 — Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Lamberthprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-02-03
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-04
Intro., P1C.
introduction
2026-02-05
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
2026-03-04
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
2026-03-04
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
referral-committee
2026-03-04
Ref. to Health Committee - Government Operations for Review
referral-committee
2026-03-11
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
2026-03-11
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
2026-03-18
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
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Related bills
- Companion bill: SB 2244
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