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TennesseeSB 0128114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 63, relative to professions.

Sponsored By: Paul Bailey (Republican)

Became Law

Professions and Occupations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Animal chiropractic certification for chiropractors

The law defines animal chiropractic for non-human patients. It covers spinal, joint, and soft‑tissue manipulation, not surgery or drugs. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners sets training and sanitation rules, using AVCA or an approved equivalent. Beginning January 1, 2026, chiropractic physicians can apply for certification. The board lists certified providers on its website.

More training hours for animal chiropractors

All chiropractic physicians must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year. Beginning January 1, 2026, certified animal chiropractors must also complete 6 hours in animal chiropractic. Certified providers need 18 hours total each year.

Chiropractic ads limited, certified veterinarians can advertise

Beginning January 1, 2026, no one may advertise chiropractic care unless a licensed chiropractic physician provides or directs it. Tennessee veterinarians with current AVCA or IVCA certification may advertise that they are certified to provide animal chiropractic. Other licensed professionals can still do their work, but they may not advertise as chiropractic providers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Paul Bailey

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Janice Bowling

    Republican • Senate

  • Tom Hatcher

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 99 • No: 27

House vote • 4/16/2025

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2025

Yes: 65 • No: 24

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/15/2025

Yes: 28 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/26/2025

SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Yes: 6 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Pub. Ch. 304

    5/13/2025

  2. Effective date(s) 05/02/2025, 01/01/2026

    5/13/2025

  3. Signed by Governor.

    5/2/2025Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    4/22/2025Senate

  5. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/21/2025Senate

  6. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/21/2025Senate

  7. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/21/2025House

  8. Subst. for comp. HB.

    4/16/2025House

  9. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0152)

    4/16/2025House

  10. Passed H., Ayes 65, Nays 24, PNV 4

    4/16/2025House

  11. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0406)

    4/15/2025Senate

  12. Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0249)

    4/15/2025Senate

  13. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 28, Nays 2, PNV 1

    4/15/2025Senate

  14. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    4/15/2025Senate

  15. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/15/2025Senate

  16. Senate Reset on calendar for 4/15/2025

    4/14/2025Senate

  17. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2025

    4/14/2025Senate

  18. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025

    4/11/2025Senate

  19. Senate Reset on calendar for 4/14/2025

    4/10/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/10/2025

    4/8/2025Senate

  21. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 1 PNV 2

    3/26/2025Senate

  22. Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/26/2025

    3/19/2025Senate

  23. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/26/2025

    3/19/2025Senate

  24. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/18/2025Senate

  25. Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/19/2025

    3/13/2025Senate

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