SB 2366 Tennessee Senate · 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.

SB 2366 creates a two-year provisional license for internationally trained physicians in Tennessee who pass U.S. medical licensing exams and meet specific criteria, including proof of medical education, postgraduate training, legal presence in the U.S., and good moral character. To qualify, applicants must secure employment at approved facilities like federally qualified health centers, rural clinics, or accredited training programs, and pay a $300 fee. During the provisional period, physicians can only work at these designated employers under supervision, and after two years of satisfactory practice, they may earn full licensure by passing all U.S. medical exams. The bill requires the medical board to track data on this pathway to assess its effectiveness.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed May 5, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
26
Key actions
13
Committee
7
Amendments
1
May 5, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 30, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0946)
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0946)
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed H., as am., Ayes 86, Nays 2, PNV 0
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Joey Hensley
Joey Hensley
RRepublican
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