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SB 2148 Passed

Professions and Occupations - As introduced, enacts the "Responsible Welding for Tennessean’s Safety Act," which requires general contractors, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure that welders performing structural steel welding are tested and certified by an accredited facility or individual and that the work meets applicable standards whenever a design professional includes D1.1 or D1.5 codes in the job specifications, subject to an exemption for work performed on the premises of a homeowner or farmer. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 15; Title 56; Title 62; Title 64 and Title 68.

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3 actions
  1. Feb 5, 2026 upper
    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
  2. Feb 2, 2026 lower
    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  3. Jan 23, 2026 lower
    Filed for introduction
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