Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1709: Professions and Occupations - As enacted, specifies in various provisions that for a person to be eligible for a particular license, certificate, permit, or authorization, the person must be a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 20; Title 23; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 47; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 59; Title 60; Title 62; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70; Title 71 and Chapter 463 of the Public Acts of 2025.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1709 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Professions and Occupations - As enacted, specifies in various provisions that for a person to be eligible for a particular license, certificate, permit, or authorization, the person must be a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 20; Title 23; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 47; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 59; Title 60; Title 62; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70; Title 71 and Chapter 463 of the Public Acts of 2025. Primary sponsor: Mark Cochran (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 955.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 955
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2026, 05/07/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- H. concurred in S. am. no. 2 Ayes 70, Nays 21 PNV 0
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0730)
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA0844)
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 3 - HA1245)
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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