AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health care.
Summary
HB0509 makes a narrow change to Tennessee health care law by extending a statutory deadline in Tennessee Code Annotated § 63-6-209(d) from 30 days to 60 days. The bill does not create a new program or regulatory scheme; instead, it adjusts the timing requirement for an existing health-related filing, notice, or action governed by that section of law.
Because the bill only changes a deadline, its practical effect is to give the affected parties an additional 30 days to comply with the current requirement. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and would amend the existing statute in Title 63, which governs professions and occupations related to health care.
Impact
The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 63-6-209(d) by replacing a 30-day deadline with a 60-day deadline. This changes state law only in terms of timing and compliance, and it affects whichever health care professionals, entities, or administrative processes are covered by that subsection. No new substantive duties, penalties, or rights are created in the text provided.
Sentiment
There is no recorded committee transcript or vote history in the provided materials, so overall sentiment cannot be measured directly from debate or roll call. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears administrative and low-conflict, since it simply lengthens an existing deadline rather than changing policy direction or imposing new requirements.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided context. If any disagreement exists, it would likely center on whether extending the deadline from 30 to 60 days is necessary or whether it could delay compliance or oversight under the affected health care provision. However, the available record does not identify any opposing arguments, sponsors' explanations, or stakeholder concerns.