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TN HB1828
TN HB1828AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 63, relative to criminal background checks.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the board of medical examiners, board of nursing, and board of osteopathic examination to initiate a criminal background check for each applicant for a renewal of licensure. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 63.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, the Board of Nursing, and the Board of Osteopathic Examination to conduct criminal background checks for individuals applying to renew their licenses to practice medicine, nursing, or osteopathic medicine, respectively. These background checks will be initiated by the respective boards using a method outlined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 63-1-116(a)(1), and any costs associated with these checks will be the responsibility of the applicant, with payments to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) following specific statutory procedures. This change aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that individuals renewing their professional licenses have undergone a criminal background review, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026, applying to all renewal applications submitted on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1828&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1828 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1828.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1828.pdf |
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