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

SB 2493: Health, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to submit a report on the feasibility and cost projections for creating and maintaining an implanted medical device registry available to each healthcare facility in this state to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives on or before January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2493 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to submit a report on the feasibility and cost projections for creating and maintaining an implanted medical device registry available to each healthcare facility in this state to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives on or before January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican).