Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 865: Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, requires the board of nursing to permit a student to enroll in a practical nursing program offered by a public institution of higher education governed by the Tennessee board of regents if the student meets the qualifications for a high school diploma or its equivalent and meets other requirements; requires the board of nursing to permit a student enrolled in a practical nursing program to sit for the national council licensure exam for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN) upon completion of a practical nursing program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 865 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, requires the board of nursing to permit a student to enroll in a practical nursing program offered by a public institution of higher education governed by the Tennessee board of regents if the student meets the qualifications for a high school diploma or its equivalent and meets other requirements; requires the board of nursing to permit a student enrolled in a practical nursing program to sit for the national council licensure exam for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN) upon completion of a practical nursing program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63. Primary sponsor: Tim Hicks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 435.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hicks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 435
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Comp. SB subst.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2025
- Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/14/2025
- Action def. in Government Operations Committee to 4/14/2025
- Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/7/2025
- Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
- Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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