HB2347

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to healthcare facilities.

Introduced·2/2/26
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Tennessee HB2347 mandates a study on designated caregivers for hospital patients in neighboring states.

Tennessee HB2347 requires a study on the use of designated caregivers for admitted patients in hospitals in neighboring states. The study aims to determine the prevalence of and identify best practices for using designated caregivers. A caregiver is defined as an individual designated by a patient to provide after-care assistance, including relatives, partners, friends, or neighbors with a significant relationship to the patient.

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History

Mar 11

House

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

Mar 4

House

Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/11/2026

Mar 4

House

Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026