LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
TNAMFT lobbyist Jenny Ford has been working double-time defending the profession of marriage and family therapy. Her top priorities are protecting our AAMFT Code of Ethics and proposed rule amendments; advocating for MFT inclusion in student loan reimbursement; and weighing in on bills that could foreseeably influence our profession. As it is early in the legislative session, only 100 bills have been filed. Enclosed are the bills that Jenny is tracking on behalf of TNAMFT at this time. Stay tuned to TNAMFT for urgent and important legislative and regulatory updates.
The TNAMFT Legislative Committee
Please click on each bill number or title to be connected to the bill language.
|
Participation in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) training. |
|
|
Sponsors |
Sen. Robinson, Katrina; Rep. Staples, Rick |
|
Senate Status |
03/13/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Education Committee. |
|
House Status |
02/06/19 - Referred to House Education K-12 Subcommittee. |
|
Sponsors |
Sen. Haile, Ferrell; Rep. Sexton, Cameron |
|
Senate Status |
01/30/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. |
|
House Status |
01/31/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. |
|
Legislation concerning licensure, certification, or registration requirements. |
|
|
Sponsors |
Sen. Roberts, Kerry; Rep. Daniel, Martin |
|
Senate Status |
02/06/19 - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee. |
|
House Status |
03/27/19 - Returned to House clerk's desk. |
|
Creation of mental health professional education loan forgiveness program. |
|
|
Sponsors |
Sen. Yarbro, Jeff; Rep. Dixie, Vincent |
|
Senate Status |
02/07/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. |
|
House Status |
02/11/19 - Referred to House Mental Health & Substance Abuse Subcommittee. |
|
Sponsors |
Sen. Dickerson, Steven; Rep. Stewart, Mike |
|
Senate Status |
04/10/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Health & Welfare Committee. |
|
House Status |
02/11/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. |
|
Court ordered entrance into outpatient mental health treatment programs upon certain criteria. |
|
|
Sponsors |
Sen. Massey, Becky; Rep. Rudd, Tim |
|
Senate Status |
02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. |
|
House Status |
04/16/19 - Returned to House clerk's desk. |
|
Urges TennCare improve treatment access for opioid addiction. |
|
|
Sponsors |
Sen. Yarbro, Jeff |
|
Senate Status |
02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. |
Click here to see: Legislative Bills from 2019
TNAMFT is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization and Independent Affiliate of AAMFT
Phone: (615) 784-9710 Email: mruncielmft@gmail.com
Click here to join AAMFT & TNAMFT today