TN SB 2286
enactedNurses, Nursing - As enacted, requires the commissioner of health to use existing resources to conduct a study of neighboring states to examine the varying levels of practice independence that may or may not be granted to certified nurse midwives in such states; requires the commissioner to compile the findings of the study and any recommendations in a report and transmit the report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 56, Chapter 32, Part 1; Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 24; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 2286 pass?
Yes. TN SB 2286 has been enacted into law as of 2026-05-04. Latest recorded action (2026-05-04): Pub. Ch. 728
What is TN SB 2286 about?
TN SB 2286 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, requires the commissioner of health to use existing resources to conduct a study of neighboring states to examine the varying levels of practice independence that may or may not be granted to certified nurse midwives in such states; requires the commissioner to compile the findings of the study and any recommendations in a report and transmit the report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 56, Chapter 32, Part 1; Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 24; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, Chapter 5.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 2286?
Lamar is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2286.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-05-04 — Pub. Ch. 728
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Lamarprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-24
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
2026-03-03
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
2026-03-17
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026
2026-03-19
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-19
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-19
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 1
passage
2026-03-19
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0589)
2026-03-23
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-03-26
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-03-26
Passed H., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
passage
2026-03-26
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-03-30
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-04-01
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-04-02
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-04-13
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-05-04
Effective date(s) 04/13/2026
2026-05-04
Pub. Ch. 728
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Votes
SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/3/2026 Passed (2)
2026-03-03 · pass · 9-0
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/19/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-19 · pass · 32-1
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-26 · pass · 88-0
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2598
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