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

SB 291: Medical Occupations - As introduced, extends from 30 business days to 60 business days the period of time an individual, applicant, licensee, certificate holder, or registrant has to file a petition in Davidson County chancery court following receipt of a notice from a health-related licensing authority that the authority is denying an application for or refusing to renew a license, certificate, or registration on the basis of a prior criminal conviction. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 291 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Occupations - As introduced, extends from 30 business days to 60 business days the period of time an individual, applicant, licensee, certificate holder, or registrant has to file a petition in Davidson County chancery court following receipt of a notice from a health-related licensing authority that the authority is denying an application for or refusing to renew a license, certificate, or registration on the basis of a prior criminal conviction. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bailey (Republican).