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

SB 597: Health Care - As introduced, requires, by January 15 of each year, the commissioner of health to annually report to legislative committees on the progress of its statewide strategy for the provision of adult emergency oral health care, utilizing public and private sector resources. - Amends TCA Title 68.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 597 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As introduced, requires, by January 15 of each year, the commissioner of health to annually report to legislative committees on the progress of its statewide strategy for the provision of adult emergency oral health care, utilizing public and private sector resources. - Amends TCA Title 68. Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican).