TennesseeHB 2130114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 62, Chapter 2, Part 4, relative to certificates of registration for engineers.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Engineering technologists can become licensed engineers

The Board can start writing rules now. Beginning July 1, 2026, you can use a new path to a professional engineer license in Tennessee. You must have a four-year ABET ETAC engineering technology degree and be approved by the Board. You must submit three written references from engineers who are registered in Tennessee and in good standing. You must pass the NCEES FE exam to sit for the PE exam, and you must pass the PE exam. You must also show eight or more years of progressive engineering work under a licensed professional engineer. If you meet these steps and are otherwise qualified, the Board grants your license.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Tim Hicks
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Justin J. Pearson
Democrat • House
Greg Vital
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 173 • No: 13

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/9/2026

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 4/6/2026

HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/6/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026

Yes: 84 • No: 5

House vote • 3/31/2026

HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Yes: 22 • No: 2

House vote • 3/25/2026

HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE

Yes: 16 • No: 3

House vote • 3/11/2026

HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE

Yes: 5 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

Pub. Ch. 881
5/5/2026
Effective date(s) 04/27/2026, 07/01/2026
5/5/2026
Signed by Governor.
4/27/2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
4/16/2026House
Signed by Senate Speaker
4/15/2026Senate
Signed by H. Speaker
4/14/2026House
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/10/2026House
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/9/2026Senate
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/9/2026Senate
Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
4/9/2026Senate
Sponsor(s) Added.
4/6/2026House
Passed H., Ayes 84, Nays 5, PNV 2
4/6/2026House
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/6/2026House
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
4/2/2026House
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
4/1/2026House
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/31/2026House
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
3/25/2026House
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 3/31/2026
3/25/2026House
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
3/18/2026House
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
3/18/2026House
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
3/18/2026House
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/17/2026House
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
3/11/2026House
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026House
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
3/4/2026House

Bill Text

Enrolled / Public Chapter
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Fiscal Note
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Introduced
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