HB 2598 Nurses, Nursing - As enacted, requires the commissioner of health to use existing resources to conduct a study of neighboring states to examine the varying levels of practice independence that may or may not be granted to certified nurse midwives in such states; requires the commissioner to compile the findings of the study and any recommendations in a report and transmit the report to the general assembly no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 56, Chapter 32, Part 1; Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 24; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
Latest: Feb 5, 2026 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 728
What it means
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How they voted
3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026 3/19/2026
0 yes · 0 no
Mar 26, 2026 · Result: fail
House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026 3/19/2026
0 yes · 0 no
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House: HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/17/2026 Passed
21 yes · 0 no
Mar 17, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/17/2026 Passed
21 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 |
| Republican | 16 |
How each member voted (21)
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House: HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee 3/4/2026 Passed
6 yes · 0 no
Mar 4, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee 3/4/2026 Passed
6 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 |
| Republican | 4 |
How each member voted (6)
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Where it stands
Feb 4, 2026 · House
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
Feb 5, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
P2C, ref. to Health Committee
Full official history (15 actions)
- Feb 3, 2026HouseFiled for introduction
- Feb 4, 2026HouseIntro., P1C.
- Feb 5, 2026HouseP2C, ref. to Health Committee
- Feb 5, 2026HouseAssigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
- Feb 25, 2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
- Mar 4, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Health Committee for 3/10/2026
- Mar 4, 2026HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
- Mar 10, 2026HouseNo Action Taken
- Mar 11, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
- Mar 17, 2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Mar 18, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
- Mar 19, 2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
- Mar 24, 2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 26, 2026HouseComp. SB subst.
- May 4, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 728
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