Health Care

Plain English: The amendment removes references to certain committees and boards in the health care sector and updates language related to disciplinary actions for healthcare practitioners.

• Removes references to specific advisory committees and boards, such as the Board of dispensing opticians and Committee for clinical perfusionists.
• Updates sections that refer to disciplinary actions against individuals holding licenses or certifications in Tennessee based on violations in other states.
• Modifies reporting requirements for a healthy start pilot project.

• The amendment text is extensive, covering numerous code revisions which are not all detailed here due to space constraints and complexity.

Plain English: The amendment removes references to certain advisory committees and updates language related to health-related boards in Tennessee.

• Removes references to specific advisory committees for dispensing opticians, clinical perfusionists, and art therapists.
• Updates the reference to the Board of Examiners in Psychology from § 63-11-101 to § 63-11-102.
• Modifies sections related to evaluations of health programs, disciplinary actions for licensees, and definitions of healthcare practitioners.

• The amendment text is extensive and includes many technical updates that are not fully explained in plain English due to their complexity.

Plain English: This amendment to Senate Bill No. 2227 makes several changes to specific sections of Tennessee law related to health care, including altering references to certain numbers and boards.

• Removes the number (9) from SECTION 3.
• Changes '25, 29' to '25, 27, 29' in SECTION 12.
• Replaces 'chapter 33, part 9 of this title' with 'chapter 27 of this title' in SECTION 34.
• Adds new subdivisions (S) through (W) related to different health boards and agencies in SECTION 45.

• The amendment text is technical, making it hard to explain the full impact without additional context about what these numbers and sections refer to.

Plain English: The amendment removes specific references to certain sections and boards in Senate Bill No. 2227 and makes changes to how some professions are regulated.

• Removes mentions of the Board of dispensing opticians from several parts of the bill.
• Updates lists of regulated professions by adding new entries like veterinarians, nursing home administrators, and dispensing opticians while removing others.
• Repeals certain rules on July 1, 2026.

• The amendment text does not provide detailed explanations for each change, making it hard to understand the full impact of some modifications.

Plain English: The amendment removes certain committees and boards from state oversight and makes changes to licensing requirements for healthcare professionals in Tennessee.

• Removes the Board of dispensing opticians, Committee for clinical perfusionists, and Professional art therapist advisory committee from state oversight.
• Updates references to the Board of examiners in psychology and other health-related boards throughout various sections of the code.
• Modifies requirements for disciplinary actions against healthcare professionals based on violations in other states.

• The amendment text is extensive, and some parts are truncated or unclear, making it difficult to provide a complete summary.

Plain English: This amendment to Senate Bill No. 2227 makes several changes to specific sections of Tennessee law related to health care, including altering references to certain numbers and boards.

• Removes the number (9) from SECTION 3.
• Replaces '25, 29' with '25, 27, 29' in SECTION 12.
• Deletes 'chapter 33, part 9 of this title' and replaces it with 'chapter 27 of this title' in SECTION 34.
• Adds new board names to the list in SECTION 45.

• The amendment text is technical and does not provide clear explanations for why these changes are being made, making it hard to understand the full impact without additional context.

Plain English: This amendment changes references to certain sections of Tennessee law related to health care and licensing.

• Removes specific subdivisions from various sections of Tennessee Code Annotated that relate to health care regulations.
• Updates references in the code to different statutes, often replacing old chapter numbers with new ones.
• Modifies language regarding evaluations and reporting requirements for certain health programs.

• The amendment text is highly technical and specific to legal codes, making it difficult to provide a detailed explanation without additional context about the sections being amended.

Plain English: The amendment removes certain sections and subdivisions from various Tennessee Code Annotated titles related to health care regulation.

• Removes specific sections and subdivisions in Titles 4, 8, 36, 52, 53, 55, 56, 62, 63, and 68 of the Tennessee Code Annotated.
• Updates references to certain chapters within these titles, such as changing chapter numbers or substituting new sections for old ones.
• Modifies administrative functions assigned to various health-related boards.

• The amendment text is highly technical and specific to the Tennessee Code Annotated, making it difficult to provide a comprehensive summary without legal expertise.

Plain English: The amendment changes references to certain laws and regulations related to health care professionals in Tennessee.

• Removes specific references in several sections of the bill.
• Updates the list of professional counselors, therapists, and other mental health providers regulated by law.
• Modifies administrative functions assigned to the division of health-related boards.

• The amendment text is technical and does not provide clear explanations for each change, making it hard to understand the full impact without additional context.

Plain English: The amendment changes the requirements for applicants to be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens in two sections of Tennessee law.

• Changes the requirement for an applicant under § 63-11-107(b)(3) from unspecified criteria to being a United States citizen or a 'qualified alien'.
• Similarly, changes the requirement for an applicant under § 63-33-103(b)(4) to be either a U.S. citizen or a qualified alien.

• The amendment does not specify what constitutes a 'qualified alien', which may require additional research into Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, § 4-58-102 for clarity.
• It is unclear from the provided text how this change will affect current applicants or processes.