SB 2446 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Massage Therapy - As introduced, enacts the "Interstate Massage Compact." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.

SB 2446 establishes Tennessee's participation in the "Interstate Massage Compact," creating a multistate licensing pathway for massage therapists. It directly affects licensed massage therapists seeking to practice in multiple participating states, while improving public access to services and safety. Key provisions include forming an interstate commission to manage licensing, share disciplinary information between states, and allow therapists to practice across state lines with a single license. The compact also specifically aims to support military members and spouses relocating, and requires therapists to maintain continuing competence. This bill does not replace existing state licensing but adds a new, streamlined option for cross-state practice.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Total actions
11
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bill Powers
RRepublican
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