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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 87(R)

Senate Bill 284

Senate Author:  Seliger

Effective:  6-4-21

House Sponsor:  Allison


            Senate Bill 284 requires the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to conduct a study regarding out‑of‑state physicians who practiced medicine in Texas during the COVID‑19 pandemic pursuant to TMB rules providing for the waiver of licensing requirements during disasters and emergencies. The bill requires the TMB to submit a report and applicable recommendations to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each legislative standing committee with primary jurisdiction over the TMB not later than December 1, 2022.