SB2281

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024, relative to certificate of need.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2281 amends Tennessee Code to remove specific certificate of need requirements for certain health services.

SB2281 amends Tennessee Code by deleting specific certificate of need requirements for certain health services. The bill removes provisions related to mental health and substance abuse services, and other health services, effective July 1, 2026. This change aims to streamline the process for obtaining certificates of need for these services.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

1:00 PM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

History

Mar 31

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 30

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026