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

SB 2244: 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 17, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2244 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 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: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.