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IntroducedJan 23, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
Professions and Occupations - As introduced, enacts the "Responsible Welding for Tennessean’s Safety Act," which requires general contractors, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure that welders performing structural steel welding are tested and certified by an accredited facility or individual and that the work meets applicable standards whenever a design professional includes D1.1 or D1.5 codes in the job specifications, subject to an exemption for work performed on the premises of a homeowner or farmer. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 15; Title 56; Title 62; Title 64 and Title 68.
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Senate • Feb 05, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
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- Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
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