HB 2571 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Physicians and Surgeons - As enacted, requires the board of medical examiners to issue a provisional foreign training license of two years, which may be extended for an additional one year, to an internationally trained physician who has successfully completed the examination described in current law upon finding sufficient evidence that the internationally trained physician has met certain listed criteria; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 63.

HB 2571 creates a two-year provisional license for internationally trained physicians in Tennessee who pass required exams and meet specific criteria, including holding an ECFMG certificate and completing postgraduate training. The license requires employment at approved facilities like federally qualified health centers or rural clinics with onsite supervising physicians. After two years of satisfactory practice at these approved sites, physicians may qualify for a full medical license upon demonstrating competency and passing USMLE steps. This bill directly affects foreign-trained doctors seeking to practice in Tennessee while establishing clear pathways for supervised training and licensure.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action May 18, 2026
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Total actions
21
Key actions
11
Committee
13
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/6/2026
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/31/2026
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/31/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Government Operations for Review
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Doc Kumar
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