Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not provide information on the immediate effectiveness of the bill beyond stating that it takes effect upon becoming law due to public welfare requirements.
Sunset Laws Extension for Social Worker Licensure
This bill extends the existence of the Board of Social Worker Licensure in Tennessee until June 30, 2031.
What This Bill Does
- Removes a specific part from an existing law about when certain boards expire.
- Adds a new section to include the Board of Social Worker Licensure as one of the boards that will have its expiration date extended.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Board of Social Worker Licensure in Tennessee
- Social workers who need to be licensed by the board
Terms To Know
- Sunset Laws
- Laws that set a specific date when certain government boards or programs will end unless they are renewed.
- Board of Social Worker Licensure
- A group in Tennessee responsible for making sure social workers meet the state's requirements to work.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what will happen after June 30, 2031.
- It is unclear if other boards or programs might be affected by similar changes in the future.