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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, changes the scope of practice of a podiatrist from a person who examines, diagnoses, or treats, in addition to the ailments of the human foot and ankle, the soft tissue of the lower leg distal to the tibial tuberosity, instead of the soft tissue structures extending no higher than the distal tibial metaphyseal flair. - Amends TCA Title 63.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 63, which relates to professions and occupations, specifically concerning podiatry. The key provision expands the scope of practice for podiatrists by changing the anatomical area they are authorized to treat. Previously, a podiatrist's practice was limited to ailments of the human foot and ankle, along with soft tissue structures extending no higher than the "distal tibial metaphyseal flair" (the lower, flared end of the shin bone). This bill changes that to include the soft tissue of the "lower leg distal to the tibial tuberosity" (the bony prominence at the top of the shin bone), effectively extending the area of the lower leg that podiatrists can examine, diagnose, and treat.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2358&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2358 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0494.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0494 (13110) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1565.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2358.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2021 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2021.pdf |
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