HB 387 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Medical Occupations - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider from inquiring as to a patient's ownership, possession of, or access to firearm ammunition or firearm accessories; subjects the healthcare provider to disciplinary action and a fine of $1,000 if the healthcare provider makes such inquires. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.

HB 387 prohibits Tennessee healthcare providers from asking patients about firearm ammunition or accessory ownership, possession, or access. It also bans denying treatment or discriminating against patients based on firearm ownership, and requires written notice if an inquiry occurs. Violations result in disciplinary action by the provider’s licensing board and a $1,000 fine per violation. The law applies to most healthcare providers (excluding psychiatrists/psychologists) and takes effect July 1, 2025. It directly affects patient-provider interactions in medical settings across Tennessee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Total actions
20
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Health Committee to the Special Calendar to Published with the Final Calendar
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 2/17/2026
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Health Committee to 2/17/2026
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 2/3/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 1/27/2026
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Health Committee to First Calendar of 2026
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Health Committee to 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/25/2025
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Health Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Ed Butler
RRepublican
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