Physicians and Surgeons - As introduced, extends from 30 to 60 days the period of time following a change in the address listed on a physician's registration certificate within which a physician licensed by the board of medical examiners must notify the board of such change. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68.
SB 553 extends the deadline for Tennessee physicians to report a change in their registered address from 30 to 60 days. This bill directly affects licensed physicians who must notify the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners after moving. The key change modifies Section 63-6-209(d) of Tennessee Code to update the reporting timeframe. The amendment takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Total actions
5
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1
Committee
3
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shane Reeves
RRepublican
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