Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the board of veterinary medical examiners to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 12.
HB 1566 extends the authority of Tennessee's Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic expiration. The bill amends two sections of Tennessee law (TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 12) to remove a reference to the board's sunset date and clarify its ongoing existence. This procedural change directly affects the board itself, ensuring it continues to oversee veterinary licensing and practice standards without new regulations. It does not alter veterinary practice rules or fees but maintains the current regulatory structure. The bill is currently pending in committee review for potential passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/5/2026
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 2/2/2026
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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