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TN SB 2286

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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.

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

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Lamarprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  2. 2026-02-02

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  3. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-24

    Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026

  5. 2026-03-03

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

  6. 2026-03-17

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026

  7. 2026-03-19

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  8. 2026-03-19

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    receipt

  9. 2026-03-19

    Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 1

    passage

  10. 2026-03-19

    Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0589)

  11. 2026-03-23

    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  12. 2026-03-26

    Enrolled and ready for signatures

    enrolled

  13. 2026-03-26

    Passed H., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0

    passage

  14. 2026-03-26

    Subst. for comp. HB.

    substitution

  15. 2026-03-30

    Signed by Senate Speaker

    passage

  16. 2026-04-01

    Signed by H. Speaker

    passage

  17. 2026-04-02

    Transmitted to Governor for action.

    executive-receipt

  18. 2026-04-13

    Signed by Governor.

    executive-signature

  19. 2026-05-04

    Effective date(s) 04/13/2026

  20. 2026-05-04

    Pub. Ch. 728

Versions

Documents

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

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