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TN SB 1966

died on adjournment

Health Care - As introduced, requires the board of medical examiners, board of nursing, and board of osteopathic examination to initiate a criminal background check for each applicant for a renewal of licensure. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 63.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1966 pass?

No. TN SB 1966 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-05): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

What is TN SB 1966 about?

TN SB 1966 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Health Care - As introduced, requires the board of medical examiners, board of nursing, and board of osteopathic examination to initiate a criminal background check for each applicant for a renewal of licensure. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 63.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1966?

Seal is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1966.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-02-05 — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Sealprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-22

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

    referral-committee

Versions

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Votes

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Related bills

Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1966&ga=114

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