Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1205: 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.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1205 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House 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: Doc Kumar (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Pub. Ch. 935.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doc Kumar | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 935
- Effective date(s) 05/07/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Amendment withdrawn (Amendment 1 - SA0261)
- Amendment withdrawn (Amendment 2 - SA0439)
- Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 3
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
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