Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2556: 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.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2556 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).