SB 1497 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sunset Laws - As enacted, extends the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to June 30, 2034. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 63, Chapter 17.

SB 1497 extends the expiration date of Tennessee's Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to June 30, 2034. This allows Tennessee-licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice across state lines without reapplying for licenses in participating states. The bill amends Tennessee law to set a new termination date for the compact, ensuring continuity for professionals who work in multiple states. It does not create new regulations but maintains existing interstate practice agreements.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 1, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Apr 1, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Ed Jackson
Ed Jackson
RRepublican
TN
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