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TN HB1167

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Hawk

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Hospital systems operating under a certificate of public advantage must be governed by a 9-member board of directors nominated by the governor and confirmed by the General Assembly

  • Existing non-compliant boards must be vacated within 30 days of the act's effective date, with the reconstituted board assuming responsibility on May 1, 2025

  • Board members are prohibited from being hospital employees, contractors, governing body members of participating hospitals, or having financial interests in hospital system contracts

  • Initial board terms are staggered (1, 2, and 3 years), with subsequent terms lasting 3 years; members limited to 2 consecutive terms

  • All board meetings must be livestreamed and archived on the board's website for public access

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to certificates of public advantage.

Hospitals and Health Care Facilities

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Health2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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