SB2013

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 63, relative to nursing.

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Tennessee SB2013 establishes a moratorium on approving out-of-state nursing programs and mandates new standards for such programs.

Tennessee SB2013, known as the "Tennessee Nursing Education Integrity and Oversight Act," imposes a two-year moratorium on approving new out-of-state nursing education programs. The Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement, in collaboration with the Board of Nursing, must develop new standards for these programs, focusing on preceptor verification, faculty oversight, and data collection. Existing out-of-state programs must submit annual reports to the board. The moratorium aims to ensure the quality and safety of nursing education in Tennessee.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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1 Nay

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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

May 5

Pub. Ch. 848

May 5

Effective date(s) 04/27/2026

Apr 27

Senate

Signed by Governor.