Medical Occupations - As introduced, establishes the scope of practice for anesthesiologist assistants, subject to regulatory oversight by the board of medical examiners as part of such practice. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68.
HB 758 establishes a licensing system for anesthesiologist assistants in Tennessee, requiring them to complete accredited education, pass a certification exam, and obtain licensure from the Board of Medical Examiners. The bill mandates that these assistants practice only under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist, who delegates specific tasks. It also makes practicing without a license a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by fines up to $1,000 or up to one year in jail. This legislation directly affects anesthesiologist assistants and the Board of Medical Examiners, creating new regulatory requirements for their scope of practice.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Health Committee- Government Operations for Review
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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Greg Vital
RRepublican
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