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HB 1562

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the board of examiners in psychology to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 11.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Lafferty

Extends Tennessee's Board of Examiners in Psychology regulatory authority through June 30, 2031, preventing automatic dissolution and maintaining psychology licensing oversight.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 554
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Bill Summary · HB 1562

Legislative bill overview

HB 1562 extends the sunset date for Tennessee's Board of Examiners in Psychology from an earlier expiration date to June 30, 2031. This is a routine housekeeping measure that prevents the regulatory board from automatically dissolving, allowing it to continue licensing and overseeing psychologists in the state.

Why is this important

Sunset laws require agencies to be periodically reauthorized, serving as a check on government growth and a trigger for oversight review. Without this extension, the psychology licensing board would cease operations, disrupting the regulation of mental health professionals and potentially creating a gap in consumer protections and professional standards enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Automatic reauthorization vs. meaningful review: Opponents of sunset extensions sometimes argue these bills pass with minimal scrutiny, defeating the purpose of requiring periodic legislative evaluation of agency effectiveness
  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends two separate sections of Tennessee code (TCA 4-29 and 63-11), suggesting structural changes beyond a simple date extension that warrant examination
  • Five-year timeline: Some may question whether 2031 is appropriate, arguing for either shorter accountability periods or longer extensions based on the board's performance record

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

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