AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.
Summary
HB0839 makes a narrow administrative change to Tennessee law by moving the annual deadline in Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-1-123 from January 15 to March 1. The bill does not create a new program, benefit, or regulatory scheme; instead, it adjusts the timing of an existing filing or reporting requirement tied to the health care-related provisions in Title 68.
The practical effect is to give the affected parties additional time each year to comply with the statutory deadline. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and its impact is limited to the specific statute amended, with no broader changes to the referenced titles beyond this date shift.
Impact
HB0839 amends a single deadline in Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-1-123, changing the annual due date from January 15 to March 1. This alters the compliance timeline for whichever health-related filing, report, or administrative action is governed by that section, while leaving the underlying substantive requirements unchanged. The bill’s effect is therefore procedural rather than substantive, and it primarily affects the regulated entities or agencies responsible for meeting or administering the deadline.
Sentiment
There is no recorded committee discussion or vote history provided for HB0839, so the available context does not show explicit support or opposition. Based on the text alone, the bill appears to be a routine technical adjustment to an existing deadline, which typically suggests a low-conflict measure. The absence of amendments, debate, or recorded votes also indicates that the bill’s reception cannot be assessed beyond its straightforward administrative nature.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. If any concerns were to arise, they would likely center on whether extending the deadline from January 15 to March 1 affects agency processing schedules, reporting cycles, or compliance timing for affected health care stakeholders. However, the record provided does not identify any legislators, agencies, or interest groups taking a position for or against the bill.