Bill > HB2539

This bill makes several changes to Tennessee health laws, including requiring individuals licensed by the board of examiners in psychology to complete suicide prevention training, defining "palliative care" as specialized care focused on relieving suffering and improving quality of life for those with serious health conditions, and clarifying the authority of health boards and the commissioner of health to create rules, with the commissioner gaining authority if a board fails to act within specific timeframes. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual report from the department of health on suicide statistics and requires the commissioner to report to legislative committees on controlled substance data and related disciplinary actions.