HB 828 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Health, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the commissioner to conduct a study on creating new or streamlining existing pathways to careers as primary care providers in this state for individuals who have medical training as noncommissioned officers in the armed forces of the United States; requires the commissioner to conduct the study using existing department resources; requires the commissioner to deliver findings and recommendations from the study to the chief clerk of the senate, chief clerk of the house of representatives, and the legislative librarian no later than December 31, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

HB 828 directs Tennessee's Health Commissioner to study how to simplify career pathways for military medics (non-commissioned officers with medical training) to become primary care providers like doctors, nurses, or physician assistants. The study will identify bureaucratic barriers in current licensing rules, determine which military training counts toward state requirements, and suggest recruitment strategies. It must be completed using existing department resources and reported to lawmakers by December 31, 2025. This bill does not change laws directly but aims to inform future policy based on the study's findings.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
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Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
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Feb 6, 2025
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P2C, ref. to Health Committee
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Feb 5, 2025
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Intro., P1C.
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Ronnie Glynn
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