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TN HB2347
TN HB2347AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to healthcare facilities.
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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, requires the commissioner to use existing resources to conduct a study of the use of designated caregivers for admitted patients in hospitals in neighboring states in order to determine the prevalence of and identify the best practices for the use of designated caregivers; requires the commissioner to compile study findings and any legislative recommendations into a report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Commissioner of Health to conduct a study, using existing resources, on how hospitals in neighboring states utilize "designated caregivers," which are defined as individuals chosen by a patient to provide post-hospital care at home, such as a relative, partner, friend, or neighbor. The study aims to understand how common this practice is and to identify the most effective methods for using these caregivers. The Commissioner must then compile the findings and any suggestions for new laws into a report and submit it to legislative officials by December 31, 2026, with the report potentially being shared electronically.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026 (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2347&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2508 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2508.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2347.pdf |
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