Boards and Commissions - As introduced, creates the Tennessee board of sign language interpreting. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63; Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21.

SB 942 creates the Tennessee Board of Professional Sign Language Interpreters to establish licensing requirements for sign language interpreters in the state. The bill directly affects deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing Tennesseans who rely on interpreters for communication access, as well as interpreters themselves. Key provisions include defining terms like "licensed interpreter," requiring the board to set rules for licensing, suspending licenses, and professional conduct standards, and mandating that board members include representation from the deaf community and licensed interpreters. The board will operate under the Department of Health and develop rules to ensure interpreter quality and accessibility services.