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TN HB0387
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Butler
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AI Summary
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Healthcare providers are prohibited from inquiring about patients' ownership, possession of, or access to firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories
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Providers cannot deny treatment or discriminate against patients based on firearm ownership, and cannot share firearm information with insurers
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Firearm information may only be entered into medical records if relevant to the patient's medical care, safety, or the safety of others
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If a provider does ask about firearms, they must provide written notice that the patient has no duty to respond
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Violations constitute unethical conduct, punishable by disciplinary action and a $1,000 fine per violation; psychiatrists and psychologists are exempt from these restrictions
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Effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to healthcare providers.
Medical Occupations
Last Action
Action def. in Health Committee to the Special Calendar to Published with the Final Calendar
2/17/2026