| TN | HB1170 | Pass | As enacted, requires the Tennessee peace officer standards and training (POST) commission to adopt guidelines and materials instructing law enforcement officers on the best practices for recognizing and responding to a medical crisis involving a pers...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-15
Effective date(s) 03/07/2024 |
| TN | HB1163 | Pass | As enacted, enacts the "Healthcare Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act." - Amends TCA Title 48 and Title 56.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-15
Effective date(s) 03/07/2024 |
| TN | SB1242 | Pass | As enacted, requires the Tennessee peace officer standards and training (POST) commission to adopt guidelines and materials instructing law enforcement officers on the best practices for recognizing and responding to a medical crisis involving a pers...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-15
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 527 |
| TN | SB2177 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires public schools in this state that serve any combination of grades nine through 12 to maintain an opioid antagonist in at least one location in the school. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-13
To Senate Education Committee |
| TN | SB2480 | Intro
25% | As introduced, prohibits an ambulance service that has exclusive rights to provide emergency services within a county, municipality, or geographic area from charging rates that are unreasonable, excessive, or based on rates charged by entities that c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-13
Withdrawn. |
| TN | HB2816 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires gender clinics accepting funds from this state to perform gender transition procedures to also perform detransition procedures; requires insurance entities providing coverage of gender transition procedures to also cover detra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-13
Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee |
| TN | SB2553 | Intro
25% | As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-13
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| TN | SB1804 | Fail | As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Contraceptive Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12
Failed in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee / no second |
| TN | HB2330 | Fail | As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12
Failed in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee |
| TN | SB2396 | Fail | As introduced, requires gender clinics accepting funds from this state to perform gender transition procedures to also perform detransition procedures; requires insurance entities providing coverage of gender transition procedures to also cover detra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12
Failed in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee / no motion |
| TN | HB2599 | Fail | As introduced, authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; authorizes the governor to negotiate with the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12
Failed in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee |
| TN | HB2543 | Intro
25% | As introduced, prohibits an ambulance service that has exclusive rights to provide emergency services within a county, municipality, or geographic area from charging rates that are unreasonable, excessive, or based on rates charged by entities that c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-12
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee |
| TN | SB2403 | Engross
50% | As introduced, clarifies that one of the persons appointed to the medical cannabis commission by the speaker of the senate must be a specialist in the area of substance abuse prevention. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 68, Chapter 7.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-11
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. |
| TN | HB1943 | Fail | As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Contraceptive Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-05
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee |
| TN | HB1985 | Intro
25% | As introduced, expresses the intent that the department of finance and administration, in coordination with the departments of health and mental health and substance abuse services, give priority to efforts that facilitate the expansion of a health c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-20
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee |
| TN | SB1883 | Intro
25% | As introduced, expresses the intent that the department of finance and administration, in coordination with the departments of health and mental health and substance abuse services, give priority to efforts that facilitate the expansion of a health c...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-06
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee |
| TN | HB2361 | Intro
25% | As introduced, clarifies that one of the persons appointed to the medical cannabis commission by the speaker of the senate must be a specialist in the area of substance abuse prevention. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 68, Chapter 7.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-06
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee |
| TN | SB2552 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires the department of health to publish on its website information on the possibility of reversing the effects of a chemical abortion in any language that is the primary language spoken by 0.5 percent or more of this state's popul...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-05
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| TN | HB2721 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires the department of health to publish on its website information on the possibility of reversing the effects of a chemical abortion in any language that is the primary language spoken by 0.5 percent or more of this state's popul...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-05
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| TN | SB2600 | Intro
25% | As introduced, changes, from January 15 to March 1, the date by which the commissioner of health, in consultation with the department of finance and administration and any other state agency involved in the administration of the safety net program, i...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-05
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| TN | HB2913 | Intro
25% | As introduced, removes an outdated requirement that the apprentice plan developed by the boards and commissions of the various medical professions, in consultation with the division of health related boards, be submitted to the speakers, the governme...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-05
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| TN | SB2738 | Intro
25% | As introduced, removes an outdated requirement that the apprentice plan developed by the boards and commissions of the various medical professions, in consultation with the division of health related boards, be submitted to the speakers, the governme...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-05
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| TN | HB0377 | Intro
25% | As introduced, enacts the "Patient Rights Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 29; Title 33; Title 34; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-01
Withdrawn. |
| TN | SB2140 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires a healthcare provider providing a vaccination to a minor to include in the minor's electronic medical record proof of prior parental or guardian informed consent. - Amends TCA Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-01
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee |
| TN | HB1205 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires a full medical record to be provided within 24 hours of a written request submitted by a person with power of attorney for health care to make health care decisions for a patient; grants 24-hour patient visitation rights to a ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-31
Withdrawn. |
| TN | HB2189 | Intro
25% | As introduced, by January 1, 2025, requires the department of health to report to legislative committees the number of persons in this state who have died from accidental fentanyl poisoning over the last 10 years, the methods used by the department t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-31
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| TN | HB2157 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires a healthcare provider providing a vaccination to a minor to include in the minor's electronic medical record proof of prior parental or guardian informed consent. - Amends TCA Title 50; Title 63 and Title 68.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-31
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee |
| TN | SB2050 | Intro
25% | As introduced, by January 1, 2025, requires the department of health to report to legislative committees the number of persons in this state who have died from accidental fentanyl poisoning over the last 10 years, the methods used by the department t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-31
To Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| TN | HB2065 | Intro
25% | As introduced, permits assisted-care living facilities with approval from the board for licensing healthcare facilities to comply with a requirement to post information in the facility by making such information available on an electronic screen clea...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-30
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee |
| TN | SB1955 | Intro
25% | As introduced, permits assisted-care living facilities with approval from the board for licensing healthcare facilities to comply with a requirement to post information in the facility by making such information available on an electronic screen clea...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-29
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee |
| TN | SB1794 | Intro
25% | As introduced, removes reference to an outdated address for the National Society of Genetic Counselors, at which a copy of the code of ethics may be obtained and, instead, refers to the address listed on the website. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-25
To Senate Health and Welfare Committee |
| TN | HB1972 | Intro
25% | As introduced, removes reference to an outdated address for the National Society of Genetic Counselors, at which a copy of the code of ethics may be obtained and, instead, refers to the address listed on the website. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-25
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| TN | SB1829 | Intro
25% | As introduced, enacts the "Medical Autonomy Related to Cannabis Act." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-24
Withdrawn. |
| TN | HB7104 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires TennCare to ensure certain reimbursement rates, expand access to providers, and prohibit quantitative benefit limits for behavioral health services. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-08-25
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee of 1st Extraordinary Session |
| TN | SB7097 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires TennCare to ensure certain reimbursement rates, expand access to providers, and prohibit quantitative benefit limits for behavioral health services. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-08-23
Lay on the Table |
| TN | SB7055 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires the department of health to conduct a study of laws in contiguous states concerning certifications and training programs required for healthcare professionals to provide mental health services. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-08-23
Lay on the Table |
| TN | HB7083 | Intro
25% | As introduced, requires the department of health to conduct a study of laws in contiguous states concerning certifications and training programs required for healthcare professionals to provide mental health services. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-08-22
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. |
| TN | HB0271 | Pass | As enacted, establishes certain rules regarding certified psychological testing technicians. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 442 |
| TN | SB0219 | Pass | As enacted, establishes certain rules regarding certified psychological testing technicians. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Effective date(s) 05/17/2023, 01/01/2024 |
| TN | SB0698 | Pass | As enacted, directs the department of health to officially request the United States department of health and human services to add newborn screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy to the recommended uniform screening panel. - Amends TCA Title 14; ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Effective date(s) 05/11/2023 |
| TN | SB0702 | Pass | As enacted, places requirements for registration of a temporary healthcare staffing agency. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 50; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Effective date(s) 05/11/2023, 07/01/2024 |
| TN | HB1095 | Pass | As enacted, places requirements for registration of a temporary healthcare staffing agency. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 50; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 432 |
| TN | HB1358 | Pass | As enacted, directs the department of health to officially request the United States department of health and human services to add newborn screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy to the recommended uniform screening panel. - Amends TCA Title 14; ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 431 |
| TN | HB0496 | Pass | As enacted, requires certain health related boards to either render a decision on the application or inform the applicant of the need to appear before such board within 60 days from the date the respective board receives a completed application for l...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 426 |
| TN | SB0458 | Pass | As enacted, requires certain health related boards to either render a decision on the application or inform the applicant of the need to appear before such board within 60 days from the date the respective board receives a completed application for l...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-24
Effective date(s) 05/11/2023 |
| TN | HB0885 | Pass | As enacted, enacts the "Prior Authorization Fairness Act." - Amends TCA Title 53; Title 56 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-19
Effective date(s) 05/11/2023, 01/01/2025 |
| TN | SB0666 | Pass | As enacted, enacts the "Prior Authorization Fairness Act." - Amends TCA Title 53; Title 56 and Title 71.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-19
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 395 |
| TN | SB0329 | Pass | As enacted, revises law requiring the governor to appoint three members to the medical cannabis commission, such that at least one member must be a patient who has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical disease or condition and who can establish th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-03
Effective date(s) 04/28/2023, 07/01/2023 |
| TN | HB0514 | Pass | As enacted, revises law requiring the governor to appoint three members to the medical cannabis commission, such that at least one member must be a patient who has been diagnosed with a qualifying medical disease or condition and who can establish th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-03
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 258 |
| TN | HB0498 | Pass | As enacted, exempts a patient receiving an initial behavioral health evaluation via telehealth from the requirement that a patient have an in-person encounter with a healthcare services provider, the healthcare services provider’s practice group, o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2023-05-03
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 201 |
