Evidence - As introduced, states that in certain civil actions a licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant who is properly qualified as an expert witness may testify as to certain medical findings. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 29, Chapter 26 and Title 50, Chapter 6.
HB 2155 allows licensed nurse practitioners and physician assistants to testify as expert witnesses about medical findings - including diagnosis, treatment costs, and injury causes - in most civil lawsuits. It directly affects these healthcare providers and civil court cases where their expertise is relevant, such as personal injury claims. However, the bill explicitly excludes healthcare malpractice cases (under Title 29) and workers' compensation claims (under Title 50), including testimony about medical ratings or work-related injury determinations. The law amends Tennessee evidence rules to clarify these qualifications and limitations without changing existing case types.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Party
State
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Charlie Baum
RRepublican
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