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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Overview Bill text 1 History 7 Sponsors

Mar 17, 2026 · House

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Mar 11, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

Feb 23, 2026 · House

Refer to Senate Health & Welfare Committee

Feb 23, 2026 · House

Recalled from Senate Commerce & Labor Committee

Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

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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