TN SB 2244
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 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2244 pass?
No. TN SB 2244 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 (2026-03-17): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
What is TN SB 2244 about?
TN SB 2244 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 SB 2244?
Johnson is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2244.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-03-17 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Johnsonprimary
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Action timeline
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-23
Refer to Senate Health & Welfare Committee
2026-02-23
Recalled from Senate Commerce & Labor Committee
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
2026-03-17
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
referral-committee
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2556
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