HB 2405 Tennessee House · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Social Workers - As enacted, enacts the "Social Work Licensure Compact." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68.

This bill enacts the Social Work Licensure Compact in Tennessee, allowing licensed social workers to practice across multiple states with a single license. By creating a multistate authorization system, the legislation aims to reduce the need for holding separate licenses in each state while maintaining state oversight of public safety. The compact establishes a commission to manage licensure data, facilitate information sharing between states, and regulate how social workers are held accountable for their actions in different jurisdictions. Additionally, the law specifically supports military families by easing licensing barriers for those who move frequently due to service and permits the use of telehealth to expand access to care.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2024 Last action May 31, 2024
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Actions timeline

Total actions
28
Key actions
13
Committee
17
Apr 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
lower
Apr 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/17/2024
lower
Apr 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Apr 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2024
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/16/2024
lower
Mar 27, 2024
Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
lower
Mar 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/3/2024
lower
Mar 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/25/2024
lower
Mar 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Mar 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/13/2024
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Mar 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/13/2024
lower
Feb 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/6/2024
lower
Feb 27, 2024
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
lower
Feb 21, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/27/2024
lower
Feb 6, 2024
Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
lower
Feb 1, 2024
Committee
P2C, ref. to Health Committee- Government Operations for Review
lower
Jan 31, 2024
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
TN
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