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Yes: 36 • No: 2
TennesseeSB 1284114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health related licensure.
Sponsored By: Jack Johnson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
New rules for respiratory therapist licenses
To get a Tennessee respiratory therapist license, you must be at least 18 and of good moral character. You must pay board fees and finish a respiratory care program recognized by the board or the National Board for Respiratory Care. Certified therapist applicants must show the NBRC CRT or CRTT credential. Registered therapist applicants must show the NBRC RRT credential.
Providers face 10-day record deadline
Healthcare providers and facilities licensed under Title 63 or 68 must give the health department requested records within 10 business days. Records can be released only with a patient’s signed authorization, or a written request from department investigators, inspectors, or surveyors. The written request must state the alleged violation, the laws or rules involved, and the due date, and be in good faith. This duty applies to any licensed provider or facility, and those with electronic records must send a copy within 10 business days.
Stronger privacy in discipline cases
After formal disciplinary charges are filed, only the documents that support the charges can be made public. Names of complainants, witnesses who ask for anonymity, patients, and patient medical records stay private. Investigators’ reports and those identities can be released only to law enforcement with a subpoena. If no formal charges are filed, investigative materials are disclosed only as allowed by law.
New quorum and panels for health boards
For state health licensing agencies under Title 63 or certain Title 68 chapters, three members make a quorum for hearings and discipline. The presiding officer may use panels of three or more members, and a majority of the panel can act. If a panel member leaves before a final order, a replacement is needed only if fewer than three remain; panel decisions count as board orders. The presiding officer may appoint any board members to panels regardless of region or member type. The law also deletes Tennessee Code § 63-1-105, removing the rules that section contained.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jack Johnson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Bobby Harshbarger
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/6/2025
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/6/2025
Yes: 28 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/26/2025
SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Pub. Ch. 127
4/8/2025Effective date(s) 04/03/2025
4/8/2025Signed by Governor.
4/3/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
3/26/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor for action.
3/26/2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
3/25/2025SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
3/25/2025SenateSubst. for comp. HB.
3/24/2025HousePassed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
3/24/2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
3/10/2025HousePassed Senate, Ayes 28, Nays 1
3/6/2025SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
3/6/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
3/4/2025SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2/26/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
2/25/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/26/2025
2/19/2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
2/12/2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2/10/2025SenateFiled for introduction
2/6/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
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