All Roll Calls
Yes: 144 • No: 5
TennesseeHB 2259114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11, relative to quality improvement committees.
Sponsored By: Esther Helton-Haynes, Esther (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Quality review findings stay confidential
Findings and conclusions of a healthcare quality improvement committee stay confidential. Providers do not have to share them in court, agency, or other proceedings. If another state or federal law requires disclosure, they share only to comply, and privilege is not waived. The act takes effect when it becomes law.
Protected patient talks after medical harm
The law defines an adverse healthcare incident as a death or injury tied to care. After such an incident, a provider or hospital may invite you to an open discussion. If you are a minor, your guardian must join. If you cannot take part or died, a family member or legal representative may join. You must sign a written acknowledgment after the incident and before the talk. Only involved people and their representatives can join unless you agree to others. What is said, and notes made for the talk, are confidential, not an admission of fault, and cannot be used in court. Sharing information with you in good faith does not waive confidentiality for quality improvement materials.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Esther Helton-Haynes, Esther
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jesse Chism, Jesse
Democrat • House
Ryan Williams, Ryan
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/15/2026
Haynes - FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/15/2026
Yes: 33 • No: 0
House vote • 4/6/2026
Haynes - HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 4/6/2026
Haynes - FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026
Yes: 87 • No: 5
House vote • 3/31/2026
Haynes - HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE
Yes: 17 • No: 0
House vote • 3/25/2026
Haynes - HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Pub. Ch. 1019
5/26/2026Effective date(s) 05/19/2026
5/26/2026Signed by Governor.
5/19/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/7/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
5/5/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/30/2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/20/2026HouseSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/15/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0968)
4/15/2026SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
4/15/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/9/2026SenateH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0949)
4/6/2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 87, Nays 5, PNV 1
4/6/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
4/6/2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/6/2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
4/2/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
4/1/2026HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/31/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
3/30/2026HouseRec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
3/25/2026HousePlaced on cal. Health Committee for 3/31/2026
3/25/2026HouseAction Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/25/2026
3/18/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
3/18/2026HouseAction Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
3/11/2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026House
Bill Text
HA0949 (Substitute)
4/6/2026
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
SA0968
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