Amends TCA Title 24; Title 29, Chapter 26 and Title 50, Chapter 6.
Tennessee HB2155 amends existing laws to allow licensed nurse practitioners and licensed physician assistants, who meet the qualifications of an expert witness, to testify regarding specific medical findings in certain civil actions. This bill affects the roles of these healthcare professionals in legal proceedings, expanding their ability to provide expert testimony. Key provisions include the establishment of criteria for their qualifications as expert witnesses in civil cases.
Tennessee HB2155 amends existing laws to allow licensed nurse practitioners and licensed physician assistants, who meet the qualifications of an expert witness, to testify regarding specific medical findings in certain civil actions. This bill affects the roles of these healthcare professionals in legal proceedings, expanding their ability to provide expert testimony. Key provisions include the establishment of criteria for their qualifications as expert witnesses in civil cases.
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Baum, Charlie
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
March 11, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee