SB0474

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to healthcare providers.

Failed·3/18/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB0474 prohibits healthcare providers from discriminating against patients based on firearm ownership and restricts inquiry into firearm.

Tennessee SB0474 amends healthcare provider regulations to prohibit discrimination against patients based on firearm ownership, possession, or access to firearm ammunition or accessories. It mandates that healthcare providers cannot inquire about a patient's firearm ownership, require disclosure of such information before treatment, deny future treatment, or enter such information into patient records unless relevant to medical care or safety. Violations result in disciplinary action and fines. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee

1 Yea

R

6 Nay

RRRDRR

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Mar 17

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026

Mar 17

Senate

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026