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

SB 458: Dentists and Dentistry - As introduced, adds the legislative librarian to the list of persons the commissioner of health must submit an annual report to on the work done by and under the commissioner regarding the general supervision of dentists and dental equipment in the various state institutions. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 458 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Dentists and Dentistry - As introduced, adds the legislative librarian to the list of persons the commissioner of health must submit an annual report to on the work done by and under the commissioner regarding the general supervision of dentists and dental equipment in the various state institutions. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joey HensleyPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate28

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
  2. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
  3. Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
  4. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
  5. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  6. Filed for introduction

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source