Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 979: Health Care - As enacted, establishes licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; revises provisions authorizing hospitals to employ certain licensed physicians for certain medical services. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 979 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As enacted, establishes licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; revises provisions authorizing hospitals to employ certain licensed physicians for certain medical services. - Amends TCA Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Ryan Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Pub. Ch. 509.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 509
- Effective date(s) 05/21/2025, 07/01/2025, 01/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- H. Placed on Message Calendar 3 for 4/22/2025
- H. nonconcurred in S. am. no. 1 & 2 HB0979
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Senate refused to recede from its non-concurrence in House Amendments 1 & 2
- H. Placed on Message Calendar 4 for 4/22/2025
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