Professions and Occupations - As enacted, revises the manner in which a state governmental entity and local health department verifies that an applicant 18 or older who applies for a public benefit is a United States citizen or lawfully present in the United States; makes revisions to the law relative to the board of medical examiners granting a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine to certain temporary licensees. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68; and Chapter 211 of the Public Acts of 2023.

This bill updates Tennessee laws regarding occupational licensing to clarify how the state verifies citizenship or work authorization for applicants seeking professional or commercial licenses. It requires most applicants to prove they are U.S. citizens or authorized to work through the federal SAVE system, while allowing specific exceptions for those with certain student or visa applications related to medical and alcohol beverage commissions. Additionally, the legislation changes the timeline for temporary medical licensees, granting them full, unrestricted medical licenses two years after starting practice rather than requiring a longer period of temporary status. These changes directly affect individuals applying for professional licenses and temporary medical practitioners in Tennessee.