Tennessee Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

MCCYN-PLUS: Tennessee Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

17,220 active-duty service members
9,171 active-duty spouses
16,135 active-duty children
26,420 National Guard and reserve members
12,783 National Guard and reserve spouses
18,847 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Samantha Sliney

Southeast Regional Liaison

Southeast Region

AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

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Ms. Sliney became Southeastern region liaison in 2024. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as an attorney advisor for the Joint Special Operations Command and, for 10 years prior to that, as an active-duty judge advocate in the Air Force. Ms. Sliney currently serves as a JAG in the New Jersey Air National Guard. She is an Army military spouse and graduate of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities12/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/24/2022HB 2561

03/31/2022HB 2561

04/19/2022

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Enacts the "Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact" and the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact."

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

01/31/2024HB2781

03/25/2024SB2732

05/28/2024

Cosmetology Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

01/30/2023HB0942

04/17/2023SB0361

05/17/2023

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Final Legislation

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Dietitian Licensure Compact

04/24/2024HB 1863

03/28/2024SB 1862

05/31/2024

Dietitian Licensure Compact Final Legislation

TN becomes member of the Dietitian Licensure Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

04/19/2016

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Establishes the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Compact (Compact).

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

02/07/2022HB 959

04/14/2021SB1027

05/27/2022

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

"Interstate Compact for License Portability Act" for professional counseling services

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

01/31/2018HB 1651

02/01/2018SB 1543

02/22/2018

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

As enacted, replaces the repealed Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact; with the Enhanced Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

03/24/2022HB 2561

03/31/2022HB 2561

04/19/2022

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacts the "Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact" and the "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact."

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

04/14/2016

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

TN Joins the Physical Therapy Licensing Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

04/24/2024HB 1862

03/28/2024SB 1727

05/28/2024

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

TN becomes a member of the Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

03/01/2021SB 161

04/27/2021SB 161

05/11/2021

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Enacts the "Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

04/23/2024HB 2405

03/14/2024SB 2134

05/28/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

TN becomes member of Social Work Licensure Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence1/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

06/08/2023

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds Final Legislation

The use of teleconferencing, video conferencing or other technology to conduct court proceedings or other court business remotely is permissible at the discretion of the trial or appellate court.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils1/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

07/03/2023

Military Affairs Final Legislation

The purpose of the Tri-Stars and Stripes: Governor's Council for Armed Forces, Veterans, and Their Families is to coordinate among the veteran community and other sectors to enhance the lives of service members, veterans, and their families.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal1/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Tennessee permits online vehicle registration renewal online, by mail and cellphone application.

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