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SB 789

Medical Occupations - As enacted, makes various changes relative to marriage and family therapist licensure. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 63.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Page Walley

SB 789 reforms Tennessee marriage and family therapist licensure standards and regulatory requirements under medical occupations law, now effective as Public Chapter 204.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 204
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Bill Summary · SB 789

Legislative bill overview

SB 789 modifies Tennessee's licensing and regulatory framework for marriage and family therapists by amending provisions in the state's medical occupations code (Title 33) and related statutes (Title 63). The bill has already been enacted as Public Chapter 204, indicating it successfully completed the legislative process.

Why is this important

Changes to therapist licensure requirements directly affect who can practice in Tennessee, what qualifications they must meet, and how the profession is regulated. This impacts both mental health service providers seeking licensure and Tennesseans accessing marriage and family therapy services, potentially influencing availability, costs, and quality standards of care.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice changes: Modifications to what licensed marriage and family therapists can diagnose or treat may affect professional autonomy or patient access to specific services
  • Licensure requirements: Alterations to education, experience, or examination standards could impact ease of entry into the profession or reciprocity with other states
  • Regulatory oversight: Changes to board authority or disciplinary procedures may shift accountability mechanisms or affect due process protections for practitioners

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

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