Health Care - As introduced, requires the board of medical examiners, board of nursing, and board of osteopathic examination to initiate a criminal background check for each applicant for a renewal of licensure. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 63.

SB 1966 requires Tennessee's medical, nursing, and osteopathic licensing boards to conduct criminal background checks on health care professionals when they renew their licenses. This applies specifically to doctors, nurses, and osteopathic physicians seeking license renewal. The background checks must use a state-approved method, and applicants must pay all associated costs. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, for all renewal applications submitted on or after that date.