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SB 1901·TN·senate

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; Ti...

Signed into LawFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Paul Bailey (R)
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 955

May 18, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a citizenship requirement to a wide range of licensing statutes, mandating that anyone seeking a state‑issued license, certificate, permit or registration be a U.S. citizen or a qualified alien. It touches dozens of professions—from court reporters to aeronautics instructors—and also sets verification rules for out‑of‑state reciprocity. The change is intended to limit eligibility for state‑granted credentials to citizens or qualified aliens.

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