Health, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to use existing resources to conduct a study of the use of designated caregivers for admitted patients in hospitals in neighboring states in order to determine the prevalence of and identify the best practices for the use of designated caregivers; requires the commissioner to compile study findings and any legislative recommendations into a report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 68.
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Introduced
2Passed House
3Passed Senate
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2026
Mar 11Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health CommitteeLatest
Mar 4Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
Mar 4Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Feb 25Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026