STATE BILLTN SB 2544PASSED

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 63, relative to respiratory therapy.

State of Tennessee

As enacted, enacts the "Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Act." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 18, 2026
178 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
TN SB 2544 · PassedMay 18

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Bill details

Last action
Effective date(s) 05/13/2026 · May 18, 2026

Sponsor

SRShane ReevesSenator · Republican · SD-014Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 18, 2026Effective date(s) 05/13/2026
May 18, 2026Pub. Ch. 977
May 13, 2026Signed by Governor.Senate
May 5, 2026Transmitted to Governor for action.Senate
May 1, 2026Signed by H. SpeakerHouse
Apr 23, 2026Enrolled and ready for signaturesSenate
Apr 23, 2026Signed by Senate SpeakerSenate
Apr 20, 2026Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0House
Show 12 earlier actions
Apr 20, 2026Subst. for comp. HB.House
Mar 12, 2026Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.House
Mar 9, 2026Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseSenate
Mar 9, 2026Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Senate
Mar 6, 2026Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/9/2026Senate
Mar 4, 2026Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeSenate
Feb 25, 2026Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/4/2026Senate
Feb 25, 2026Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/4/2026Senate
Feb 18, 2026Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/25/2026Senate
Feb 5, 2026Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare CommitteeSenate
Feb 2, 2026Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationSenate
Feb 2, 2026Filed for introductionSenate

Recorded votes

SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar CommitteeMar 4, 2026 · Senate · 9 yea · 0 nayPassed
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to AdoptMar 9, 2026 · Senate · 32 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Interstate Compacts

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