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

SB 2508: Health, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to use existing resources to conduct a study of the use of designated caregivers for admitted patients in hospitals in neighboring states in order to determine the prevalence of and identify the best practices for the use of designated caregivers; requires the commissioner to compile study findings and any legislative recommendations into a report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 68.

In committee Last action March 10, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2508 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the commissioner to use existing resources to conduct a study of the use of designated caregivers for admitted patients in hospitals in neighboring states in order to determine the prevalence of and identify the best practices for the use of designated caregivers; requires the commissioner to compile study findings and any legislative recommendations into a report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 68. Primary sponsor: Charlane Oliver (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Charlane Oliver (Democratic).