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TN HB0819
TN HB0819AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to certificates of need.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, removes acute care hospitals from the requirement of obtaining a certificate of need beginning July 1, 2028. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's healthcare regulations regarding certificates of need (CON), which are government permissions required before healthcare facilities can expand or add new services. Specifically, the bill defines an "acute care hospital" as a hospital with patients staying an average of 25 days or less and exempts such hospitals from needing a certificate of need starting July 1, 2028. The bill adds this definition to Tennessee Code and creates a new provision that explicitly states acute care hospitals do not require a CON to establish or operate. The legislation has a phased implementation, with different sections of the bill taking effect on different dates between 2024 and 2029, allowing healthcare providers and regulatory agencies time to adjust to the new requirements. By removing the CON requirement for acute care hospitals, the bill aims to potentially increase flexibility for these healthcare facilities in establishing and expanding their operations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (30)
Johnny Garrett (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Jody Barrett (R),
Clark Boyd (R),
Rush Bricken (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
John Crawford (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Michael Hale (R),
David Hawk (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Tim Hicks (R),
Timothy Hill (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Renea Jones (R),
Doc Kumar (R),
Justin Lafferty (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Aron Maberry (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Jay Reedy (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Lowell Russell (R),
Cameron Sexton (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Mike Sparks (R),
Ron Travis (R),
Greg Vital (R),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 04/13/2026)
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