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TN HB2555
TN HB2555AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 24; Title 33; Title 38; Title 49; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 1042 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to physician assistants.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, reduces from 45 to 35 days, the amount of time the board of physician assistants has to either render a decision on a licensure application submitted by an individual licensed, registered, or certified as a physician assistant in another jurisdiction or inform the licensure applicant from another jurisdiction of the need to appear before the board. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 24; Title 33; Title 38; Title 49; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 1042 of the Public Acts of 2024.
AI Summary
This bill shortens the timeframe from 45 days to 35 days that the Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants has to either approve a physician assistant's license application from someone already licensed in another state or inform them if they need to appear before the board for further review. This change, which takes effect on July 1, 2026, aims to expedite the licensing process for qualified physician assistants seeking to practice in Tennessee.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2555&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2243 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2243.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2555.pdf |
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