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TN SB2048
TN SB2048AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24; Title 29, Chapter 26 and Title 50, Chapter 6, relative to opinions as to medical findings.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, states that in certain civil actions a licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant who is properly qualified as an expert witness may testify as to certain medical findings. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 29, Chapter 26 and Title 50, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill allows licensed nurse practitioners and licensed physician assistants, when properly qualified as expert witnesses, to testify in civil lawsuits about medical findings such as diagnoses, the necessity and cost of medical care, and the causes of injuries or conditions, as long as the case is not a health care liability action (a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice) or a workers' compensation claim. Importantly, this bill specifically excludes nurse practitioners and physician assistants from testifying in workers' compensation cases regarding an injured worker's disability or whether an injury is work-related, and it does not allow them to be placed on workers' compensation panels.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Hearing (12:00:00 3/9/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2048&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2048 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2048.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2048.pdf |
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