Tennessee Department of State - Division of Publications
Pending Rules and Regulations

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Agency Rule Number Rule Title File Date Effective Date Rule Type Last Date to Request Hearing
*For Proposed Rules Only
Rule ID Sequence ID Rule Filing Notes
Board of Trustees for the College Savings Trust Fund Program 1700-05-03 College Savings Incentive Plan 2/13/2025 5/14/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10245 02-11-25 View Filing
Applied Behavior Analyst Licensing Committee 1180-05 General Rules Governing the Practice of Licensed Behavior Analysts and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts 2/6/2025 5/7/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10243 02-08-25 View Filing
Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors 0820-03 Standards of Practice 2/6/2025 5/7/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10244 02-09-25 View Filing
Board of Medical Examiners, Advisory Committee for Acupuncture 0880-12 General Rules and Regulations Governing the Practice of Acupuncturists 2/5/2025 5/6/2025 Proposed Rule 05/05/2025 10242 02-05-25 View Filing Withdrawal of rules filed February 14, 2025.
Board of Physical Therapy 1150-01 General Rules Governing the Practice of Physical Therapy 2/4/2025 5/5/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10241 02-04-25 View Filing
State Board of Education 0520-01-20 Residential Mental Health Facilities 1/31/2025 5/1/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10238 01-33-25 View Filing
State Board of Education 0520-02-03 Educator Licensure 1/31/2025 5/1/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10239 01-34-25 View Filing
State Board of Education 0520-14-01 Charter Schools 1/31/2025 5/1/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10240 01-35-25 View Filing
Tennessee Higher Education Commission 1540-01-02 Authorization and Regulation of Regularly Authorized Postsecondary Education Institutions 1/27/2025 4/27/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10235 01-24-25 View Filing
Tennessee Higher Education Commission 1540-01-10 Regulation of Postsecondary Educational Institutions with Optional Expedited Authorization (OEA) 1/27/2025 4/27/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10236 01-24-25 View Filing
Commerce and Insurance 0780-02-03 Review of Construction Plans and Specifications 1/23/2025 4/23/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10234 01-22-25 View Filing
Commerce and Insurance 0780-02-02 Codes and Standards 1/17/2025 4/17/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10232 01-17-25 View Filing
Commerce and Insurance 0780-02-19 Audits of Local Codes Enforcement Agencies 1/17/2025 4/17/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10233 01-17-25 View Filing
Tennessee Public Utility Commission 1220-04-02 Regulations for Telephone Companies 1/15/2025 4/15/2025 Proposed Rule 04/14/2025 10230 01-16-25 View Filing
Tennessee Public Utility Commission 1220-04-08 Regulations for Local Telecommunications Providers 1/15/2025 4/15/2025 Proposed Rule 04/14/2025 10231 01-16-25 View Filing
Fish and Wildlife Commission 1660-01-37 Rules and Regulations Governing the Possession and Use of Raptors 1/8/2025 4/8/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10228 01-08-25 View Filing
Fish and Wildlife Commission 1660-01-02 Rules and Regulations Governing Birds 1/8/2025 4/8/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10229 01-09-25 View Filing
Finance and Administration 1200-13-02 Nursing Facility Provider Reimbursement 12/30/2024 3/30/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10225 12-17-24 View Filing
Labor and Workforce Development 0800-02-34 Grant Program for Firefighters Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 12/23/2024 3/23/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10224 12-15-24 View Filing
Safety and Homeland Security 1340-02-03 Department of Safety Approved Enhanced Handgun Safety Program 12/19/2024 3/19/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10221 12-11-24 View Filing
Safety and Homeland Security 1340-02-04 Handgun Carry Permit Procedures 12/19/2024 3/19/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10222 12-12-24 View Filing
Safety and Homeland Security 1340-02-06 Department of Safety Approved Concealed Carry Permit Program 12/19/2024 3/19/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10223 12-13-24 View Filing
Auctioneer Commission 0160-01 Regulations of Auctioneers 12/6/2024 3/6/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10220 12-06-24 View Filing
Athletic Commission 0145-01 General Provisions 12/5/2024 3/5/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10216 12-05-24 View Filing
Athletic Commission 0145-02 Professional Boxing 12/5/2024 3/5/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10217 12-05-24 View Filing
Athletic Commission 0145-03 Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts 12/5/2024 3/5/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10218 12-05-24 View Filing
Athletic Commission 0145-06 Bare-Knuckle Boxing 12/5/2024 3/5/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10219 12-05-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-01-03 Procedures for Prescription and Administration of Psychotropic Medications at Developmental Centers and Mental Retardation Secure Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10196 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-01-06 Capacity to Make Decisions 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10197 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-03-01 Release from Involuntary Hospitalization 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10198 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-03-02 Mandatory Pre-Screening for Admission to State Supported Mental Health Institutes 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10199 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-04-02 Discharge from Developmental Centers 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10200 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-04-04 Surrogate Decision Making for Individuals with Mental Retardation or Mental Impairment Related to Developmental Disabilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10201 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-01 Definitions 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10202 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-03 Application of Rules for Distinct Services Category 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10203 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-04 Life Safety Licensure Rules 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10204 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-20 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Adult Habilitation Day Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10205 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-21 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Preschool Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10206 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-22 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Diagnosis and Evaluation Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10207 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-23 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Institutional Habilitation Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10208 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-24 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Residential Habilitation Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10209 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-25 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Boarding Home Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10210 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-26 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Placement Services Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10211 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-27 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Respite Care Services Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10212 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-28 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Semi-Independent Living Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10213 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-31 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Health Department Therapeutic Nursery Program Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10214 11-20-24 View Filing
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services 0940-05-32 Minimum Program Requirements for Mental Retardation Supported Living Services Facilities 11/25/2024 2/23/2025 Proposed Rule 02/22/2025 10215 11-20-24 View Filing
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) 1640-01-24 Tennessee Step Up Scholarship 11/22/2024 2/20/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10192 11-16-24 View Filing
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) 1640-01-26 Tennessee Promise Scholarship Program 11/22/2024 2/20/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10193 11-17-24 View Filing
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) 1640-01-28 Tennessee Reconnect Grant 11/22/2024 2/20/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10194 11-18-24 View Filing
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) 1640-01-29 Tennessee Middle College Scholarship Program 11/22/2024 2/20/2025 Rulemaking Hearing Rule 10195 11-19-24 View Filing

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