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TN SB2286
TN SB2286AN 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
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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, of neighboring states to examine the different levels of independent practice that are allowed for certified nurse midwives, who are nurses trained to provide care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The Commissioner must then compile the findings of this study and any recommendations into a report and submit it to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026, with the report potentially being sent electronically.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Transmitted to Governor for action. (on 04/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2286&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2286 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0589.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0589 (13162) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1885.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2286 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2286.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2286.pdf |
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