SB 2579
  • Introduced
    Feb 02, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2579
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Dieticians and Nutritionists - As introduced, enacts the "Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Act," which rewrites the requirements for licensure for the practice of dietetics and nutrition and makes other related changes; revises various provisions regarding the board of dietitians and nutritionists examiners, including expanding the board from five to nine members. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.
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Senate • Apr 06, 2026: Senate Reset on calendar for 4/16/2026
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Introduced
Senate Calendar: 4/6/2026 Regular Calendar (3:00 PM CDT)
Position: 2

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Feb 25, 2026, Senate
SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee 2/25/2026 Passed (2)
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 8

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 04, 2026, House
      HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee 3/4/2026 Passed (6)
      YES: 8
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 8

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 17, 2026, Senate
          SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/17/2026 Passed (1)
          YES: 9
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 9

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 17, 2026, House
              HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee 3/17/2026 Passed (5)
              YES: 20
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 20

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 23, 2026, House
                  HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/23/2026 Passed (4)
                  YES: 13
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 13

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 01, 2026, House
                      HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 4/1/2026 Passed (3)
                      YES: 13
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 13

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Apr 07, 2026, House
                          HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/7/2026 Passed (2)
                          YES: 29
                          NO: 0
                          OTHER: 0
                          YES: 29

                            NO: 0

                              OTHER: 0
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                              Apr 13, 2026, House
                              HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026 4/9/2026 (1)
                              YES: 0
                              NO: 0
                              OTHER: 0
                              YES: 0

                                NO: 0

                                  OTHER: 0
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                                  Actions
                                  • Apr 06, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Senate Reset on calendar for 4/16/2026
                                  • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Senate Reset on calendar for 4/6/2026
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
                                  • Mar 31, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
                                  • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
                                  • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
                                    • Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
                                  • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/11/2026
                                    • Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
                                  • Feb 25, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                    • Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
                                  • Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                  • Feb 18, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/25/2026
                                  • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
                                  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                                    • Filed for introduction
                                    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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