Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 2148
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Pody (Republican)
Summary
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Latest action(Feb 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Jan 23, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction