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TN HB2598
TN HB2598AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 56, Chapter 32, Part 1; Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 24; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to midwifery.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the commissioner of health to use existing resources to conduct a study of neighboring states to examine the varying levels of practice independence that may or may not be granted to certified nurse midwives in such states; requires the commissioner to compile the findings of the study and any recommendations in a report and transmit the report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 56, Chapter 32, Part 1; Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 24; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Commissioner of Health to conduct a study using existing resources to examine how neighboring states allow certified nurse midwives, who are registered nurses with advanced training in midwifery, to practice independently. The commissioner must then compile the findings of this study, along with any recommendations, into a report and submit it to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026, to inform potential future legislative decisions regarding midwifery practice in Tennessee.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2598&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2598.pdf |
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