Professions and Occupations - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Professionals' Freedom of Religion Act." - Amends TCA Title 4.

SB 226, the "Tennessee Professionals' Freedom of Religion Act," would prohibit state licensing agencies from denying, revoking, or suspending professional licenses (such as for doctors, therapists, or real estate agents) based on an individual's sincerely held religious beliefs or moral convictions. It specifically protects licensed professionals who refuse to affirm religiously conflicting statements, express their beliefs in professional settings (without compromising service standards), or provide faith-based services meeting industry standards. The bill also prevents real estate brokers' organizations from denying MLS access or membership based on religious beliefs unrelated to real estate transactions. This proposed law applies to most licensed professions but excludes law licenses (unless the Supreme Court adopts it) and is currently pending in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.