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

SB 2065: Audiologists and Speech Pathologists - As enacted, removes requirement that persons seeking licensure as speech language pathologists be members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 17.

Enacted Last action May 1, 2026: Pub. Ch. 796

Plain-language summary

SB 2065 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Audiologists and Speech Pathologists - As enacted, removes requirement that persons seeking licensure as speech language pathologists be members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 17. Primary sponsor: Bo Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Pub. Ch. 796.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bo Watson (Republican).