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SB 801

Dentists and Dentistry - As introduced, clarifies that the board of dentistry must submit the board's annual report on or before January 1 of each year; adds the legislative librarian as a recipient of the report. - Amends TCA Title 63.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Becky Massey

Tennessee Bill SB 801 requires the Board of Dentistry to submit annual reports by January 1 each year and mandates the legislative librarian receive copies for legislative transparency and oversight.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 801

Legislative bill overview

SB 801 amends Tennessee's dental board regulations to require the Board of Dentistry to submit its annual report by January 1 each year and adds the legislative librarian as a mandatory recipient of this report. The bill clarifies existing reporting deadlines and expands the distribution of board oversight documents to the legislative branch.

Why is this important

Annual reports from regulatory boards provide transparency and accountability for professional licensure oversight. By ensuring timely submission and legislative access to these reports, lawmakers can better monitor the board's activities, identify regulatory issues, and make informed decisions about dental practice regulations and consumer protections in Tennessee.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden clarification: While presented as "clarifying" existing law, the bill may indicate the Board of Dentistry has not been consistently meeting January 1 deadlines, raising questions about oversight enforcement mechanisms
  • Legislative librarian role: Adding the legislative librarian as a mandatory recipient is procedural but represents a subtle shift in information distribution that some may view as expanding legislative oversight scope
  • Report specificity: The bill doesn't specify what content the annual report must contain, leaving room for variation in how thoroughly the board documents its activities and decisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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