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TN SB2493

TN SB2493
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to implanted medical devices.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, directs the department to submit a report on the feasibility and cost projections for creating and maintaining an implanted medical device registry available to each healthcare facility in this state to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives on or before January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Health to investigate and report on the feasibility and estimated costs of establishing and managing a registry of implanted medical devices, such as pacemakers or artificial joints, that would be accessible to all healthcare facilities within the state, with this report due by January 1, 2027, and to be submitted to the leaders of both the state senate and house of representatives.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 02/05/2026)

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