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

HB 979: Health Care - As enacted, establishes licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; revises provisions authorizing hospitals to employ certain licensed physicians for certain medical services. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2025: Pub. Ch. 509

Plain-language summary

HB 979 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As enacted, establishes licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; revises provisions authorizing hospitals to employ certain licensed physicians for certain medical services. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Ryan Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Pub. Ch. 509.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ryan Williams (Republican).