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Tennessee

Conversations are happening across the country to ensure safe, quality hearing assistance is available to those who need it. Check below to see what’s happening in Tennessee.

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21% of Tennessee's population has some form of hearing loss.

Current consumer protection action

Summary: The measure extends the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to June 30, 2026.

The measure takes effect upon passage.

Status: Final Enacted

Outlook: This measure was signed by Governor Bill Lee (R) on February 21.
This measure takes effect immediately.

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Latest 2023 legislative news

HB 1783. Sponsor: Rep. John Ragan (R)

This measure provides the removal of a provision that established the Interstate Compact on Mental Health.

This measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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SB 1702. Sponsor: Senator Kerry Roberts (R)

This measure extends the Council For Licensing Hearing Instrument Specialists' sunset date from June 30, 2022, to June 30, 2028.

This measure goes into effect immediately upon enactment.

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