House Bill 1909, also known as Senate Bill 2585, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to update terminology related to therapists by changing references from "marital and family" to "marriage and family" across multiple sections, including those concerning licensing and definitions. The bill introduces new provisions for the licensing of marriage and family therapists from other states, allowing for endorsement and reciprocal agreements if they meet specific qualifications. Additionally, it clarifies the requirements for approved supervisors in marriage and family therapy, detailing necessary experience and continuing education.

The bill also revises the definitions of "approved supervisor" and "board-approved supervisor" to ensure clarity regarding supervision qualifications. It specifies that the board may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states for licensing purposes. The act is set to take effect in stages, with some sections becoming effective on July 1, 2026, and others on January 1, 2027, applying to actions and applications submitted on or after those dates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-248(a)(5), 4-29-248, 8-50-117, 8-50-119(b)(1)(A), 8-50-119, 33-1-101(20), 33-1-101, 33-3-201(a)(2), 33-3-201, 36-6-413(b)(5)(C)(iii), 36-6-413, 52-1-101(14), 52-1-101, 52-3-201(a)(2), 52-3-201, 56-7-2401(a), 56-7-2401, 63-1-125(b)(1)(A), 63-1-125, 63-1-201(2)(I), 63-1-201, 63-11-302(6)(J), 63-11-302, 63-11-409(b)(5), 63-11-409, 63-22-101(a), 63-22-101, 63-22-102, 63-22-103, 63-22-106, 63-22-107(c), 63-22-107, 63-22-110(c), 63-22-110, 63-22-113, 63-22-114, 63-22-115(a)(3), 63-22-115, 63-22-115(a)(4), 63-22-115(a)(5), 63-22-121(b), 63-22-121, 63-22-206(a)(4), 63-22-206, 63-22-403, 63-22-404, 63-32-102, 68-1-101(a)(8)(C), 68-1-101
Amended with SA0582 -- 03/19/2026: 4-29-248(a)(5), 4-29-248, 8-50-117, 8-50-119(b)(1)(A), 8-50-119, 33-1-101(20), 33-1-101, 33-3-201(a)(2), 33-3-201, 36-6-413(b)(5)(C)(iii), 36-6-413, 52-1-101(14), 52-1-101, 52-3-201(a)(2), 52-3-201, 56-7-2401(a), 56-7-2401, 63-1-125(b)(1)(A), 63-1-125, 63-1-201(2)(I), 63-1-201, 63-11-302(6)(J), 63-11-302, 63-11-409(b)(5), 63-11-409, 63-22-101(a), 63-22-101, 63-22-102, 63-22-103, 63-22-106, 63-22-107(c), 63-22-107, 63-22-110(c), 63-22-110, 63-22-113, 63-22-114, 63-22-115(a)(3), 63-22-115, 63-22-115(a)(4), 63-22-115(a)(5), 63-22-121(b), 63-22-121, 63-22-206(a)(4), 63-22-206, 63-22-403, 63-22-404, 63-32-102, 68-1-101(a)(8)(C), 68-1-101
Amended with SA0582, HA0812 -- 04/02/2026: 4-29-248(a)(5), 4-29-248, 8-50-117, 8-50-119(b)(1)(A), 8-50-119, 33-1-101(20), 33-1-101, 33-3-201(a)(2), 33-3-201, 36-6-413(b)(5)(C)(iii), 36-6-413, 52-1-101(14), 52-1-101, 52-3-201(a)(2), 52-3-201, 56-7-2401(a), 56-7-2401, 63-1-125(b)(1)(A), 63-1-125, 63-1-201(2)(I), 63-1-201, 63-11-302(6)(J), 63-11-302, 63-11-409(b)(5), 63-11-409, 63-22-101(a), 63-22-101, 63-22-102, 63-22-103, 63-22-106, 63-22-107(c), 63-22-107, 63-22-110(c), 63-22-110, 63-22-113, 63-22-114, 63-22-115(a)(3), 63-22-115, 63-22-115(a)(4), 63-22-115(a)(5), 63-22-121(b), 63-22-121, 63-22-206(a)(4), 63-22-206, 63-22-403, 63-22-404, 63-32-102, 68-1-101(a)(8)(C), 68-1-101