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TN SB2286

TN SB2286
AN 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
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
Passed
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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