HB 1563 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the board of optometry to June 30, 2031. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 8.

HB 1563 extends the Board of Optometry's existence until June 30, 2031, preventing its automatic expiration under Tennessee's Sunset Law. This bill directly affects the Board of Optometry, which oversees optometry licensing and practice regulations in Tennessee. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections 4-29-247(a) and 4-29-252(a) to remove an outdated reference and clarify the board's legal foundation. These changes ensure the board can continue operating without needing new legislation before 2031. The bill does not alter optometry practice rules or licensing requirements.
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
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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

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Justin Lafferty
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