HB0658Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 24 relative to athletic trainers.
Introduced by Tim Hicks, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, expands the scope of practice for athletic trainers by authorizing them to treat conditions that limit or prevent a person's participation in certain physical activities rather than just treating injuries that limit or prevent such participation; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 24.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 884
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 31, 2026
17
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
17 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Carringer | 16 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Ryan Williams | 42 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| Bryan Terry | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/31/2026
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/31/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
Reset on cal. for 4/13/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 884
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