Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 63.
Tennessee HB1828 requires the board of medical examiners, board of nursing, and board of osteopathic examination to conduct a criminal background check for each applicant seeking renewal of their professional licensure. This bill affects healthcare professionals in the state who are renewing their licenses in these specific fields. The key provision is the mandated initiation of criminal background checks as part of the renewal process.
Tennessee HB1828 requires the board of medical examiners, board of nursing, and board of osteopathic examination to conduct a criminal background check for each applicant seeking renewal of their professional licensure. This bill affects healthcare professionals in the state who are renewing their licenses in these specific fields. The key provision is the mandated initiation of criminal background checks as part of the renewal process.
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Hicks, Gary
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
March 4, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee