Physicians and Surgeons - As introduced, authorizes an individual licensed in another state to practice medicine to practice telehealth in this state if the patient cannot otherwise receive the services the healthcare provider will provide within this state and the healthcare provider files a limited waiver request with the appropriate licensing board that certifies that the patient needs such services and that other options for the services are unavailable in this state. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 63.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Jan 2023
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2023
Last action Mar 22, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Mar 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to first calendar of 2024
upper
Mar 15, 2023
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/22/2023
upper
Mar 15, 2023
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/22/2023
upper
Mar 8, 2023
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/15/2023
upper
Jan 26, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
upper
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jon Lundberg
RRepublican
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