SB 2076
  • Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 12, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 26, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 14, 2026
SB 2076
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Optometry - As enacted, redefines the practice of optometry. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 8. SB2076 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 714 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • May 05, 2026: Effective date(s) 04/14/2026, 01/01/2028
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Feb 18, 2026, Senate
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/18/2026 Passed (3)
YES: 8
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
YES: 8

    NO: 1

      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 (4)
      YES: 6
      NO: 3
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 6

        NO: 3

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 12, 2026, Senate
          FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/12/2026 Passed (2)
          YES: 28
          NO: 3
          OTHER: 1
          YES: 28

            NO: 3

              NOT VOTING: 1

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              Mar 17, 2026, House
              HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/17/2026 Passed (3)
              YES: 16
              NO: 3
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 16

                NO: 3

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 26, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 80
                  NO: 7
                  OTHER: 1
                  YES: 80

                    NO: 7

                      NOT VOTING: 1

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                      Mar 26, 2026, House
                      HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026 3/19/2026 (2)
                      YES: 0
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 0

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Mar 30, 2026, Senate
                          FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
                          YES: 29
                          NO: 2
                          OTHER: 1
                          YES: 29

                            NO: 2

                              NOT VOTING: 1

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                              • May 05, 2026 | executive
                                • Pub. Ch. 714
                                • Effective date(s) 04/14/2026, 01/01/2028
                              • Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
                                • Signed by Governor.
                              • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                                • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                              • Apr 02, 2026 | House
                                • Signed by H. Speaker
                              • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
                                • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                                • Signed by Senate Speaker
                              • Mar 30, 2026 | Senate
                                • Concurred, Ayes 29, Nays 2, PNV 1 (Amendment 1 - HA0725)
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                              • Mar 27, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/30/2026
                              • Mar 26, 2026 | House
                                • Subst. for comp. HB.
                                • H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0725)
                                • Passed H., as am., Ayes 80, Nays 7, PNV 1
                              • Mar 16, 2026 | House
                                • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                              • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
                                • Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0495)
                                • Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 3, PNV 1
                                • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                              • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                              • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
                              • Feb 23, 2026 | Senate
                                • Senate Reset on calendar for 3/12/2026
                              • Feb 20, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/23/2026
                              • Feb 18, 2026 | Senate
                                • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
                              • Feb 11, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/18/2026
                              • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
                                • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
                              • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                                • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                              • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                                • Filed for introduction
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