Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 955: Health Care - As enacted, enacts the "Medical Ethics Defense Act." - Amends TCA Title 63.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 955 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As enacted, enacts the "Medical Ethics Defense Act." - Amends TCA Title 63. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 266.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrell Haile | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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. 266
- Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Concurred, Ayes 25, Nays 6 (Amendment 1 - HA0177)
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/14/2025
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0177)
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