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HB 1565

Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends the board of social worker licensure to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 23.

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

HB 1565 extends Tennessee's social worker licensing board's authorization to June 30, 2031, delaying its scheduled expiration and maintaining regulatory oversight.

P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1565

Legislative bill overview

HB 1565 extends the sunset date for Tennessee's Board of Social Worker Licensure from its current expiration date to June 30, 2031. The bill amends sections of Tennessee Code Annotated governing social worker licensing oversight and regulatory authority.

Why is this important

Sunset laws require agencies or boards to be reauthorized periodically, forcing legislators to affirmatively vote to continue them rather than letting them operate indefinitely. This extension ensures continuity of social worker licensing and professional regulation without interruption, maintaining standards for credentialing and disciplinary oversight in the social work profession.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of accountability: Extending sunset dates without substantive review of board performance may reduce legislative oversight and allow underperforming agencies to continue operating unchanged
  • Scope of amendments unclear: The bill references changes to two chapters of Tennessee law, but the specific substantive modifications beyond the sunset extension are not detailed in the introduced language
  • No sunset timeline rationale: The 5-year extension to 2031 lacks explanation for why this specific duration was chosen versus other intervals

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

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