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

HB 828: Health, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the commissioner to conduct a study on creating new or streamlining existing pathways to careers as primary care providers in this state for individuals who have medical training as noncommissioned officers in the armed forces of the United States; requires the commissioner to conduct the study using existing department resources; requires the commissioner to deliver findings and recommendations from the study to the chief clerk of the senate, chief clerk of the house of representatives, and the legislative librarian no later than December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

In committee Last action February 10, 2025: Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 828 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the commissioner to conduct a study on creating new or streamlining existing pathways to careers as primary care providers in this state for individuals who have medical training as noncommissioned officers in the armed forces of the United States; requires the commissioner to conduct the study using existing department resources; requires the commissioner to deliver findings and recommendations from the study to the chief clerk of the senate, chief clerk of the house of representatives, and the legislative librarian no later than December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Ronnie Glynn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ronnie Glynn (Democratic).