Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the board of dentistry to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 5.
HB 1559 extends the existence of Tennessee's Board of Dentistry until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic termination under sunset laws. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 4-29-247(a) and 4-29-252(a) by removing a reference to "subdivision (5)" and adding a new reference to the Board of Dentistry. This technical correction ensures the regulatory body continues overseeing dental licensing and professional standards without disruption. The bill directly affects dental professionals and the state's dental licensing system by maintaining the board's operational authority. It does not change dental practice rules or fees, only the board's statutory timeline.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Apr 6, 2026
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/12/2026
lower
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 3/2/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Lafferty
RRepublican
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