HB1828

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 63, relative to criminal background checks.

Introduced·1/21/26

Tennessee HB1828 mandates criminal background checks for renewal of licenses for osteopathic, professional, and practical nurses.

Tennessee HB1828 amends Tennessee Code to require criminal background checks for renewal of licenses for osteopathic, professional, and practical nurses. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation must conduct these checks, with costs borne by the applicants. The act takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to renewal applications submitted on or after that date.

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History

Mar 4

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Feb 25

House

Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026

Feb 2

House

P2C, ref. to Health Committee