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TN SB0291
TN SB0291AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to healthcare providers.
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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, extends from 30 business days to 60 business days the period of time an individual, applicant, licensee, certificate holder, or registrant has to file a petition in Davidson County chancery court following receipt of a notice from a health-related licensing authority that the authority is denying an application for or refusing to renew a license, certificate, or registration on the basis of a prior criminal conviction. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill extends the timeframe for healthcare professionals to file a legal petition challenging a licensing decision from 30 to 60 business days. Specifically, the legislation amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-1-130(c), increasing the period during which an individual, such as a healthcare worker or applicant, can petition a Davidson County chancery court after receiving a notice that a health-related licensing authority is denying an application or refusing to renew a license based on a prior criminal conviction. This change provides more time for healthcare providers to respond to and potentially contest licensing decisions related to their criminal history. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to various health-related licensing processes across multiple Tennessee legal titles, including Title 39 (Criminal Offenses), Title 40 (Criminal Procedure), Title 63 (Professions and Businesses), and Title 68 (Health, Environmental and Commercial).
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0291&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0291 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0291.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0291.pdf |
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