AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 14; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to health care.
Summary
SB1195 is a very short bill that makes a single statutory change: it deletes Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-1-805. The bill is captioned as relating to health care and amends titles covering health, public welfare, professions, insurance, and related areas, but the operative text only repeals that one section of law.
Because the bill contains no replacement language, its practical effect is to remove Section 68-1-805 from the Tennessee Code. Without the text of the deleted section in the bill materials, the specific policy change cannot be identified from the bill alone, but the measure would eliminate whatever requirement, authority, or procedure was contained in that statute and leave the affected area governed by the remaining code provisions.
Impact
The bill would amend Tennessee law by striking Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-1-805 in its entirety. This would directly affect the statutory framework within Title 68 and potentially related provisions in Titles 14, 33, 56, and 63 referenced in the caption, though the bill itself does not add new language or create a substitute rule. Any individuals, agencies, or health care entities governed by the repealed section would no longer be subject to that specific statutory provision.
Sentiment
There is little visible controversy or debate in the available record because no committee transcripts or vote history are provided, and the bill text is narrowly focused. The overall tone appears procedural and technical rather than ideological, suggesting the measure was intended as a cleanup or repeal bill within the health care code. With no recorded discussion, the public or legislative sentiment cannot be assessed beyond the fact that the bill was introduced as a straightforward statutory deletion.
Contention
The main point of contention, if any, would likely center on the consequences of repealing Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-1-805, since the bill does not explain why the section is being removed or what policy gap, if any, would result. Any disagreement would depend on the content of the deleted section and whether stakeholders believed the repeal would reduce regulation, remove protections, or create uncertainty. No specific opposing or supporting viewpoints are documented in the provided materials.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 14; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.