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

SB 1966: 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 February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1966 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 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: Jessie Seal (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessie Seal (Republican).