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HB0465 • 2026

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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to healthcare providers.

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Sponsor
Helton-Haynes, Bailey
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide details on the exact impact or number of people it might affect.

Medical License Appeals

This bill extends the time limit for filing an appeal in Davidson County chancery court from 30 business days to 60 business days after receiving a notice of denial or refusal of medical license, certificate, or registration due to a prior criminal conviction.

What This Bill Does

  • Extends the period for filing a petition in Davidson County chancery court from 30 business days to 60 business days following receipt of a notice from a health-related licensing authority denying an application or refusing renewal based on a prior criminal conviction.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Healthcare workers in Tennessee who have been denied licenses, certificates, or registrations due to past crimes.
  • The health-related licensing authorities that deny applications or refuse renewals based on criminal history.

Terms To Know

Chancery Court
A type of court in Tennessee that handles cases involving fairness and equity, like appeals from licensing decisions.
Business Days
Days when businesses are open, excluding weekends and holidays.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the consequences if someone misses the new deadline of 60 business days.
  • It is unclear how many healthcare providers will be affected by this change.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

  2. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

  3. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026

  4. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  5. 2026-03-09 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  6. 2026-03-09 Tennessee General Assembly

    Ref. to Judiciary Committee

  7. 2025-02-10 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  8. 2025-02-05 Tennessee General Assembly

    P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

  9. 2025-02-03 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  10. 2025-01-28 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  11. 2025-01-27 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  12. 2025-01-24 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

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SENATE BILL 291
By Bailey

HOUSE BILL 465
By Helton-Haynes

HB0465
001210
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39;
Title 40; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to healthcare
providers.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-1-130(c), is amended by deleting
the language "within thirty (30) business days" and substituting "within sixty (60) business days".
SECTION 2. This act takes effect July 1, 2025, the public welfare requiring it.