HB 2598Became law

Requires the commissioner of health to conduct a study on the levels of practice independence granted to certified nurse midwives in neighboring states.

Official title: Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 56, Chapter 32, Part 1; Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 24; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, Chapter 5.

What this bill does

Requires the commissioner of health to study practice independence for certified nurse midwives in neighboring states and report findings to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026.

Mandates the commissioner of health to conduct a study on certified nurse midwives' practice independence
Requires a report of findings and recommendations to be submitted to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026
Requires a study on practice independence for certified nurse midwives
Report due by December 31, 2026

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What's happened

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 728
May 4, 2026
Comp. SB subst.
Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Mar 24, 2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
Mar 19, 2026
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
Mar 18, 2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Mar 17, 2026

s/c Health

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