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TN SB1369
TN SB1369AN 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
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
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 by introducing a new definition for "acute care hospitals" as facilities with an average patient stay of 25 days or less, and exempting such hospitals from the Certificate of Need (CON) program starting July 1, 2028. A Certificate of Need is a regulatory process that requires healthcare providers to obtain state approval before making significant changes to their healthcare infrastructure or services. The bill defines acute care hospitals and specifically states that they will not be required to obtain a certificate of need to establish or operate, which could potentially increase healthcare facility development and patient access. The bill has a phased implementation, with different sections of the legislation taking effect on various dates between 2024 and 2029, allowing for gradual adaptation to the new regulatory framework. By removing the CON requirement for acute care hospitals, the legislation aims to potentially reduce barriers to healthcare facility expansion and provide more flexibility for healthcare providers in Tennessee.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Bo Watson (R)*,
Paul Bailey (R),
Janice Bowling (R),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Robert Harshbarger (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
Kerry Roberts (R),
John Stevens (R),
Last Action
Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 1 (Amendment 8 - HA1113) (on 04/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1369&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0776 (16108) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2832.pdf |
| Amendment 3-0 to SB1369 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0776.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB1369 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0775.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1369 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0774.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0774 (15300) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2801.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0594 (14682) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2245.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0819 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0594.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0819 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0819.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1369.pdf |
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