SB0139Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 33; Title 68 and Title 71.

Tennessee SB0139 requires the Department of Health to report annually on hospital admissions and emergency department visits categorized by patients' citizenship status, specifically for U.S. citizens, non-lawfully present individuals, and those who decline to answer. The bill affects hospitals that accept Medicaid, mandating them to include a citizenship status question on patient admission forms while ensuring that responses do not impact patient care or lead to immigration enforcement actions. Key provisions include the requirement for hospitals to report quarterly data to the Department of Health and the establishment of rules by the department to implement the bill without disclosing personal identifying information.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0139 requires the Department of Health to report annually on hospital admissions and emergency department visits categorized by patients' citizenship status, specifically for U.S. citizens, non-lawfully present individuals, and those who decline to answer. The bill affects hospitals that accept Medicaid, mandating them to include a citizenship status question on patient admission forms while ensuring that responses do not impact patient care or lead to immigration enforcement actions. Key provisions include the requirement for hospitals to report quarterly data to the Department of Health and the establishment of rules by the department to implement the bill without disclosing personal identifying information.

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Sponsor

Lowe, Adam

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 14, 2025

Last Action

January 16, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health & Welfare Committee

Subjects
Health, Dept. ofTennCareImmigrationHospitals and Health Care Facilities

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