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TN HB2088
TN HB2088AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health care.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, exempts a nurse who provides home health services to four or less patients from hiring staff or maintaining an office in order to qualify for licensure as a home care organization by the health facilities commission; requires a nurse who does not hire staff or maintain an office to submit a request to the department of health for space at a location deemed appropriate by the department to securely store patient records. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to create an exemption for certain nurses providing home health services from the requirement to hire staff or maintain a physical office to be licensed as a home care organization. Specifically, a nurse who provides home health services to four or fewer patients will not need to meet these requirements. However, if a nurse chooses not to hire staff or maintain an office, they must request space from the Department of Health to securely store patient records, and the department is required to provide this space. The bill defines "nurse" in this context as a licensed registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified nursing assistant. The Department of Health is also authorized to create rules to implement this new provision.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2088&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2088 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2088.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2088.pdf |
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