Bill > SB0839

This bill modifies a Tennessee state law regarding the timing of a health-related reporting requirement. Specifically, the bill changes the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Health to submit an annual report on drug poisoning data from March 1st to April 1st. The report must include de-identified, aggregate claims data on inpatient and outpatient hospital discharges related to drug poisonings from the calendar year two years prior to the current year. This change provides the department with an additional month to compile and submit the required health data report to the governor, legislative leaders, and relevant health committees. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly to be in the interest of public welfare.