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SB 644Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, requires the board of nursing to permit a student to enroll in a practical nursing program offered by a public institution of higher education governed by the Tennessee board of regents if the student meets the qualifications for a high school diploma or its equivalent and meets other requirements; requires the board of nursing to permit a student enrolled in a practical nursing program to sit for the national council licensure exam for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN) upon completion of a practical nursing program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63.

Status: Signed into law
Latest action: 2025-05-15 — Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
Primary sponsor: Crowe

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Versions

Current VersionJan 31, 2025
Amendment SA0161Feb 10, 2025
Amendment HA0246Feb 12, 2025

Legislative history

May 15, 2025
Pub. Ch. 435
May 15, 2025
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
May 9, 2025
Signed by Governor.
May 1, 2025
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Apr 30, 2025
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 29, 2025
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 28, 2025
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Apr 23, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Apr 22, 2025
Concurred, Ayes 33, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0246)
Apr 21, 2025
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0246)
Apr 21, 2025
Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Apr 21, 2025
Subst. for comp. HB.
Apr 21, 2025
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2025
Mar 31, 2025
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Mar 26, 2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0161)
Mar 26, 2025
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Mar 26, 2025
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Mar 24, 2025
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2025
Mar 19, 2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Mar 12, 2025
Sponsor(s) Added.

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