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

HB 2539: Health Care - As enacted, makes revisions to health law, including, but not limited to, revising certain reporting requirements, requiring a person licensed by the board of examiners in psychology to complete certain suicide prevention training, defining palliative care, and clarifying certain rulemaking authority of health boards and the commissioner of health. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 48; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1041

Plain-language summary

HB 2539 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As enacted, makes revisions to health law, including, but not limited to, revising certain reporting requirements, requiring a person licensed by the board of examiners in psychology to complete certain suicide prevention training, defining palliative care, and clarifying certain rulemaking authority of health boards and the commissioner of health. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 48; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1041.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).