Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 1153: Physicians and Surgeons - As enacted, makes various changes relative to the authority of a physician or podiatrist to prescribe, dispense, or administer medication to the provider's own self or immediate family; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action May 15, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 935

Plain-language summary

SB 1153 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Physicians and Surgeons - As enacted, makes various changes relative to the authority of a physician or podiatrist to prescribe, dispense, or administer medication to the provider's own self or immediate family; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 39; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 935.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Crowe (Republican).