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HB 2598STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, 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.

Latest action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 728

Voted 5/4/2026

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Action history

  1. 5/4/2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 728
  2. 3/26/2026Comp. SB subst.
  3. 3/24/2026Sponsor(s) Added.
  4. 3/19/2026H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
  5. 3/18/2026Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
  6. 3/17/2026Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
  7. 3/11/2026Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
  8. 3/10/2026No Action Taken
  9. 3/4/2026Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/10/2026
  10. 3/4/2026Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee