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TN SB1966
TN SB1966AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 63, relative to criminal background checks.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
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 (including registered nurses and licensed practical nurses), and osteopathic medicine, respectively. These background checks will be performed using a method described in Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 63-1-116(a)(1), and any associated costs will be the responsibility of the applicant. The bill also specifies that payments for costs incurred by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), a state law enforcement agency, must follow the procedures outlined in TCA Sections 38-6-103 and 38-6-109. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to license renewal applications submitted on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1966&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1966.pdf |
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