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TN HB2021

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brock Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the anatomical scope of practice for podiatrists from structures below the "distal tibial metaphyseal flair" to the "lower leg distal to the tibial tuberosity"

  • Allows podiatrists to treat a larger portion of the lower leg, extending their practice area higher up the leg than previously permitted

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-3-101(a)

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to podiatry.

Podiatrists

Last Action

Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/18/2026
Health Subcommittee2/11/2026
Health2/4/2026

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