TennesseeHB 2259114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11, relative to quality improvement committees.

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Signed by Governor

Health Care

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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

Cosponsors

Jesse Chism
Democrat • House
Ryan Williams
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 144 • No: 5

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

Effective date(s) 05/19/2026
5/26/2026
Pub. Ch. 1019
5/26/2026
Signed by Governor.
5/19/2026
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
5/7/2026House
Signed by Senate Speaker
5/5/2026Senate
Signed by H. Speaker
4/30/2026House
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/20/2026House
Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
4/15/2026Senate
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0968)
4/15/2026Senate
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/15/2026Senate
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/9/2026Senate
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
4/6/2026House
Sponsor(s) Added.
4/6/2026House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 87, Nays 5, PNV 1
4/6/2026House
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0949)
4/6/2026House
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
4/2/2026House
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
4/1/2026House
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/31/2026House
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/30/2026House
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/31/2026
3/25/2026House
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
3/25/2026House
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
3/18/2026House
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/25/2026
3/18/2026House
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026House
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
3/11/2026House

Bill Text

HA0949 (Substitute)
4/6/2026
PDF
Enrolled / Public Chapter
PDF
Fiscal Note
PDF
Introduced
PDF
SA0968
PDF

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