SB2083

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11, relative to healthcare facilities.

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Tennessee SB2083 amends definitions for homes for the aged in healthcare facilities.

Tennessee SB2083 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11, to redefine "home for the aged." It specifies that a home for the aged is a facility primarily accepting aged persons for permanent, domiciliary care, providing room, board, and personal services. The bill categorizes these homes into tier 1, housing five or fewer nonrelated persons, and tier 2, housing six or more nonrelated persons. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 1

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

May 18

Pub. Ch. 973

May 18

Effective date(s) 05/13/2026

May 13

Senate

Signed by Governor.