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TN SB2358

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Becky Massey

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the anatomical scope of practice for podiatrists from "structures extending no higher than the distal tibial metaphyseal flair" to "the lower leg distal to the tibial tuberosity"

  • Effectively allows podiatrists to treat a larger portion of the lower leg, extending their authorized treatment area higher up the leg

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-3-101(a) governing podiatry practice definitions

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under the public welfare provision

Legislative Description

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

Podiatrists

Last Action

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/18/2026
Health and Welfare2/5/2026

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