SB0359

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to healthcare provider licensing.

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Tennessee SB0359 amends healthcare provider licensing to allow for private advocacy orders during initial application interviews.

Tennessee SB0359 amends Title 63 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow the board to issue a license under a private advocacy order during an initial application interview. This order requires the applicant to maintain advocacy of a peer assistance program approved by the board. The necessity for such an order must be tailored to the applicant's specific condition and its impact on their ability to practice medicine competently. Failure to maintain the required advocacy can lead to disciplinary action.

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Pub. Ch. 317

May 13, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/02/2025

May 2, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.