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TN SB2476

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ken Yager

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Nurses serving 4 or fewer patients through a licensed home care organization are exempt from requirements to hire staff or maintain an office for licensure purposes

  • Nurses without an office must request secure patient records storage space from the Tennessee Department of Health, which is required to provide such space

  • "Nurse" under this section includes licensed registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants providing home health services

  • Department of Health is authorized to promulgate rules under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act to implement these provisions

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health care.

Health Care

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/5/2026

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