Senate Bill 2224 and House Bill 2530 propose significant amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated, primarily targeting the regulation of various professions under the Department of Commerce and Insurance. A notable deletion includes subdivision (43) from Section 4-29-248(a), which likely pertains to a specific regulatory provision. The bill revises Section 20-9-606(a) to require that all complaints against licensed court reporters be submitted in writing within 90 days of the alleged conduct, ensuring that a copy is provided to the reporter involved. Additionally, the qualifications for members of the commission overseeing motor vehicle-related professions are modified to require at least five consecutive years of industry engagement and the necessary licenses.

The bill also introduces stricter qualifications for board members in architecture, engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture, mandating at least ten years of experience and a clean disciplinary record. It establishes provisions for the board to seek civil remedies against unauthorized practices and outlines the appointment process for board members to ensure diverse professional representation. Furthermore, the bill streamlines the registration and renewal processes for architects, engineers, and contractors, allowing for applications to be approved by two reviewing members without full board review unless necessary. It also permits applicants to submit a surety bond in lieu of a financial statement and consolidates funds related to limited licensed electricians and plumbers into a single fund for the state board for licensing contractors, with certain provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance regulatory efficiency and ensure public safety and professional integrity across these professions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-248(a), 4-29-248, 20-9-606(a), 20-9-606, 55-17-103(b), 55-17-103, 55-17-106, 62-2-101, 62-2-105, 62-2-106, 62-2-201, 62-2-202(a), 62-2-202, 62-2-203, 62-2-204(c), 62-2-204, 62-2-206, 62-2-301, 62-2-302, 62-2-304(a), 62-2-304, 62-2-307, 62-2-308, 62-4-139, 62-6-111(b), 62-6-111, 62-6-111(h), 62-6-111(k), 62-6-116(b), 62-6-116, 62-6-116(c), 62-6-116(d), 62-6-116(e), 62-6-124, 62-6-131(c), 62-6-131, 62-6-408(a), 62-6-408, 62-6-411, 62-13-104(b)(8)(B), 62-13-104, 62-13-112(j)(2), 62-13-112, 62-13-112(l)(2), 62-13-303(h)(1), 62-13-303, 62-13-309(a)(1)(A), 62-13-309, 62-13-309(b)(1), 62-13-309(b)(2), 62-13-312(b)(12), 62-13-312, 62-13-312(f), 62-13-313(b), 62-13-313, 62-13-317(b), 62-13-317, 62-13-319(c), 62-13-319, 62-18-102(1), 62-18-102, 62-18-106, 62-18-112, 62-18-116(a)(1)(D), 62-18-116, 62-20-115(a)(2), 62-20-115, 62-76-203(a)(7), 62-76-203, 62-35-143(a), 62-35-143, 62-35-143(c), 68-102-602(a)(2), 68-102-602, 68-105-103(b)(7), 68-105-103
Amended with HA0664 -- 04/07/2026: 4-29-248(a), 4-29-248, 20-9-606(a), 20-9-606, 55-17-103(b), 55-17-103, 55-17-106, 62-2-101, 62-2-105, 62-2-106, 62-2-201, 62-2-202(a), 62-2-202, 62-2-203, 62-2-204(c), 62-2-204, 62-2-206, 62-2-301, 62-2-302, 62-2-304(a), 62-2-304, 62-2-307, 62-2-308, 62-4-139, 62-6-111(b), 62-6-111, 62-6-111(h), 62-6-111(k), 62-6-116(b), 62-6-116, 62-6-116(c), 62-6-116(d), 62-6-116(e), 62-6-124, 62-6-131(c), 62-6-131, 62-6-408(a), 62-6-408, 62-6-411, 62-13-104(b)(8)(B), 62-13-104, 62-13-112(j)(2), 62-13-112, 62-13-112(l)(2), 62-13-303(h)(1), 62-13-303, 62-13-309(a)(1)(A), 62-13-309, 62-13-309(b)(1), 62-13-309(b)(2), 62-13-312(b)(12), 62-13-312, 62-13-312(f), 62-13-313(b), 62-13-313, 62-13-317(b), 62-13-317, 62-13-319(c), 62-13-319, 62-18-102(1), 62-18-102, 62-18-106, 62-18-112, 62-18-116(a)(1)(D), 62-18-116, 62-20-115(a)(2), 62-20-115, 62-76-203(a)(7), 62-76-203, 62-35-143(a), 62-35-143, 62-35-143(c), 68-102-602(a)(2), 68-102-602, 68-105-103(b)(7), 68-105-103, 62-4-102(a)(1)(C), 62-4-102, 62-4-102(a), 62-4-109(a), 62-4-109, 62-6-102, 62-13-303(h)