Dentists and Dentistry - As introduced, changes from at least five years to at least six years, the period of residency and practice in this state that each of the two dental hygienist members appointed to the board of dentistry on or after July 1, 2026, must have prior to such appointment. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56; Title 63, Chapter 5; Title 68 and Title 71.

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Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 2, 2026
Last action: Mar 17, 2026 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Session: 114
Momentum: 29 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.4% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 212 days quiet

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