Legislative Information

Legislative UpdateTLPCA had a very productive legislative session, thanks in part to our lobbyist, Jenny Ford! TLPCA and Jenny were instrumental in helping change the telehealth legislation to include graduate students and post-graduate, pre-licensed mental health...

COVID-19 News Executive Order #77 Executive Order #67 Executive Order #50 Update on TennCare MCO Telehealth Coverage Policies - June 4, 2020 Executive Order #36 Executive Order #24: Non-Licensed Mental Health Professional Under Supervision Providing Telehealth...

9/25/2019 NAMI is thrilled by the introduction of H.R. 4194, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act. The bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to designate 9-8-8 as the 3-digit dialing code for a national suicide prevention and mental health...

The National Portability Taskforce Counseling regulatory boards will determine the future of license portability for counselors. With the recent progress toward a counseling interstate compact, creating uniform standards across state lines has never been more...

This morning Tennessee’s House of Representatives elected a new Speaker, Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) 94-0 with bipartisan support. Jeremy Faison will replace Sexton as Republican Caucus Leader. Before adjourning the Special Session, Sexton announced his leadership...

Here is your final bill report for this Session.- Jenny Ford, Public Relations Specialist SB55/HB781 | Creates the professional art therapist advisory committee. Stalled. Sponsors: | Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Ramsey, Bob Senate Status: | 03/13/19 - Taken off notice in...

TLPCA Members - There hasn’t been much going on at the Capitol following Session convening and the Inauguration with the very important exception of the election of legislative leaders and committee assignments. Here are the legislative leaders for the 111th General...

TLPCA Members - Below are current bills being tracked.SB53/HB496 -- PROFESSIONS & LICENSURE: Mental and Medical Health Providers get waiver while working on Innovative Readiness Training programs in TN. Sponsors: Sen. Kelsey, Brian , Rep. Hurt, Chris Senate...

TLPCA Members, don’t miss out on the upcoming event that’s open to anyone who wants to advocate for mental health in TN! If you’ve ever wanted your voice to be heard with law makers, this is your chance.

Behavioral Health Day on the Hill! This is hosted by the TN Coalition for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Registration begins at 8:30am, the program begins at 9:30am, and the event concludes at 12:45pm.