Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1828: Health Care - As introduced, requires the board of medical examiners, board of nursing, and board of osteopathic examination to initiate a criminal background check for each applicant for a renewal of licensure. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 63.

In committee Last action March 4, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1828 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As introduced, requires the board of medical examiners, board of nursing, and board of osteopathic examination to initiate a criminal background check for each applicant for a renewal of licensure. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 63. Primary sponsor: Gary Hicks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gary Hicks (Republican).