Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2579: Dieticians and Nutritionists - As enacted, enacts the "Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Act." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2579 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dieticians and Nutritionists - As enacted, enacts the "Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Act." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63. Primary sponsor: Bobby Harshbarger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1002.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Harshbarger | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1002
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Senate Reset on calendar for 4/16/2026
- Senate Reset on calendar for 4/6/2026
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
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