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TN HB2562
TN HB2562AN 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
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2562&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2239 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2239.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2562.pdf |
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