Professions and Occupations - As enacted, specifies in various provisions that for a person to be eligible for a particular license, certificate, permit, or authorization, the person must be a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 20; Title 23; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 42; Title 43; Title 44; Title 45; Title 46; Title 47; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 59; Title 60; Title 62; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68; Title 69; Title 70; Title 71 and Chapter 463 of the Public Acts of 2025.

SB 1901 requires U.S. citizenship or "qualified alien" status (as defined in Tennessee law) for individuals seeking professional licenses, certificates, permits, or authorizations across multiple occupations. It amends over 20 Tennessee code sections affecting fields like court reporting, law, aeronautics instruction, and healthcare services. The bill explicitly adds this eligibility requirement to existing licensing standards, such as mandating it for court reporters (Section 2), lawyers (Section 3), and healthcare providers (Sections 12-13). This policy change directly impacts applicants for these professions in Tennessee by establishing a new federal immigration status criterion for licensure.