Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1385: Public Health - As enacted, requires a medical laboratory supervisor to be readily available for consultations during all hours when tests are performed; prohibits a medical laboratory supervisor from being required to be on laboratory premises. - Amends TCA Title 68.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1385 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - As enacted, requires a medical laboratory supervisor to be readily available for consultations during all hours when tests are performed; prohibits a medical laboratory supervisor from being required to be on laboratory premises. - Amends TCA Title 68. Primary sponsor: Bo Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 232.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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. 232
- Effective date(s) 04/21/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0257)
- Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0022)
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