SB1496

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 6, relative to the practice of medicine.

Introduced·1/6/26

Tennessee SB1496 adds "Clinical informatics," "Lifestyle medicine," and "Medical virtualist" as new subdivisions in the practice of medicine.

Tennessee SB1496 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 6, by adding new subdivisions for "Clinical informatics," "Lifestyle medicine," and "Medical virtualist" in the practice of medicine. This act aims to expand the scope of medical practice to include these new areas, ensuring that practitioners in these fields are recognized and regulated under state law. The changes will take effect upon the act becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 21

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Jan 21

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Jan 15

Senate

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 1/21/2026

Jan 14

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee