TN SB 2048
died on adjournmentEvidence - 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2048 pass?
No. TN SB 2048 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-16): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
What is TN SB 2048 about?
TN SB 2048 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2048?
Gardenhire is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2048.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-03-16 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Gardenhireprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-22
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-04
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
2026-03-09
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
2026-03-16
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2155
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