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SB 1498

Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the board of chiropractic examiners to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 4.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ed Jackson

Tennessee extends the Board of Chiropractic Examiners' authority until 2031, preventing automatic regulatory shutdown and continuing professional licensing oversight.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · SB 1498

Legislative bill overview

SB 1498 extends the sunset date for Tennessee's Board of Chiropractic Examiners from its current expiration to June 30, 2031. This means the regulatory board that licenses and oversees chiropractors will continue operating for an additional period rather than being automatically eliminated. The bill amends statutes governing state boards and chiropractic regulation.

Why is this important

Sunset laws require government agencies to be periodically reauthorized or they automatically cease to exist, forcing deliberate legislative review of whether agencies remain necessary. This extension means Tennessee's chiropractic licensing board will continue regulating the profession for six more years without interruption, allowing ongoing consumer protection and professional standards enforcement in the chiropractic field.

Potential points of contention

  • Automatic reauthorization without substantive review: The bill extends the board's authority without apparent performance evaluation or consideration of whether regulatory changes are needed in the chiropractic profession
  • Limited transparency on rationale: The bill provides no stated justification for the specific June 2031 date or evidence supporting continued need for this particular regulatory structure
  • Scope of regulatory authority: Questions could arise about whether the Board of Chiropractic Examiners operates effectively or if its regulatory scope requires modernization before automatic extension

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

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