Senate Bill 1536 and House Bill 1593 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the professional art therapist advisory committee within the board of examiners in psychology. Specifically, the bill deletes subdivision (42) from Section 4-29-247(a) and introduces a new subdivision in Section 4-29-252(a) that formally recognizes the professional art therapist advisory committee, which is established by Section 63-11-401.

The bill aims to clarify the structure and oversight of the advisory committee, ensuring it is officially acknowledged within the state's regulatory framework. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in its implementation.

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