HB1887

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 52; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to prescribed pediatric extended care centers.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1887 amends laws to regulate prescribed pediatric extended care centers, including licensing, inspections, and services provided.

Tennessee HB1887 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 52, Title 56, and Title 71 to establish regulations for prescribed pediatric extended care centers. The bill mandates that these centers must be licensed and outlines the application process, including fees and background checks for employees. It sets standards for transportation services, building conditions, and patient capacity. The Department of Health is authorized to inspect centers, issue fines for violations, and seek injunctive relief to protect minors.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 15

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the Final Calendar No. 2

Apr 8

House

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026