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TN HB2562

TN HB2562
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 6 and Title 63, Chapter 9, relative to continuing education requirements.


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Introduced
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires at least one hour of the board of medical examiners' required continuing education hours to be completed on topics related to nutrition; requires the same of the board of osteopathic examination. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 6 and Title 63, Chapter 9.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that both the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Osteopathic Examination in Tennessee must require at least one hour of continuing education for licensed physicians to be focused on nutrition-related topics. This requirement is being added to existing laws governing continuing education for medical professionals, specifically Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 63, Chapter 6 (for medical examiners) and Chapter 9 (for osteopathic examiners). The bill specifies that for the purpose of creating these new rules, it takes effect immediately upon becoming law, but for all other purposes, it will take effect on January 1, 2028.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)

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