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HB 2539·TN·house

Health Care - As enacted, makes revisions to health law, including, but not limited to, revising certain reporting requirements, requiring a person licensed by the board of examiners in psychology to complete certain suicide prevention training, defining palliative care, and clarifying certain rulemaking authority of health boards and the commissioner of health. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 48; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; T...

Signed into LawFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: William Lamberth (R)
Latest Action

Pub. Ch. 1041

May 27, 2026

Summary

The bill revises several health‑related reporting requirements, requires licensed psychologists to complete suicide‑prevention training, and provides a definition for palliative care. It also clarifies the rulemaking authority of health boards and the commissioner of health while deleting a specific subsection of the law. These changes aim to strengthen public health oversight and provider preparedness.

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