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

HB 2347: 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.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2347 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Torrey Harris (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Torrey Harris (Democratic).