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TN HB1828

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Hicks

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires criminal background checks for physicians licensed to practice medicine upon application for license renewal
  • Requires criminal background checks for licensed professional nurses, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses upon application for license renewal
  • Requires criminal background checks for osteopathic medicine practitioners upon application for license renewal
  • All background check costs must be paid by the applicant, with payments to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation made in accordance with existing state law
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to renewal applications submitted on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 63, relative to criminal background checks.

Health Care

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Subcommittee2/25/2026
Health2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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