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TN HB0575

TN HB0575
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to maternal mental health.

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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires the board of medical examiners to consider including a course in maternal mental health when establishing continuing medical educational requirements for persons licensed to practice medicine. - Amends TCA Title 63.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to require the Board of Medical Examiners to consider including a course on maternal mental health as part of the continuing medical education requirements for licensed medical practitioners. The course must cover best practices in screening for maternal mental health disorders, the range of disorders and treatment options, and when doctors should consult with or refer patients to a psychiatrist. The Board is also required to periodically update the curriculum to account for new research in this area.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee (on 03/01/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Manpower and Training
  • ‐ Maternal Health
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0575&ga=113 01/27/2023
Amendment 1-0 to HB0575 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA0074.pdf 03/01/2023
Fiscal Memo for HA0074 (4139) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM0179.pdf 03/01/2023
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB0575.pdf 01/27/2023
Fiscal Note - SB0392 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB0392.pdf 01/27/2023
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