HB2021Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to podiatry.
Introduced by Brock Martin, District 79
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, changes the scope of practice of a podiatrist from a person who examines, diagnoses, or treats, in addition to the ailments of the human foot and ankle, the soft tissue of the lower leg distal to the tibial tuberosity, instead of the soft tissue structures extending no higher than the distal tibial metaphyseal flair. - Amends TCA Title 63.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 675
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 17, 2026
19
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
19 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 |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Ron Travis | 31 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | 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.
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/3/2026
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/10/2026
No Action Taken
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 675
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