TN SB0211 | 2021-2022 | 112th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-10 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Pending: Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-10 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Pending: Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, clarifies that a rural health clinic may employ a dentist or optometrist if the employment relationship is evidenced by a written contract, job description, or documentation containing language that does not restrict the dentist or optometrist from exercising independent medical judgment in diagnosing and treating patients. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 5 and Title 63, Chapter 8.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 5 and Title 63, Chapter 8, relative to the corporate practice of health care.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-10 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee |
| 2021-02-08 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2021-01-15 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB0190 (Crossfiled) 2021-04-13 - Sponsor(s) Added.
