Senate Bill 1506 and House Bill 1565 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the board of social worker licensure. The bill deletes subdivision (11) from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-252(a) that establishes the board of social worker licensure, as created by Section 63-23-101.

The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding social worker licensure in Tennessee by removing outdated provisions and formally recognizing the board responsible for overseeing licensure. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-252(a), 4-29-252