SB 2227 Health Care - As enacted, makes revisions to health law, including, but not limited to, revising certain reporting requirements, requiring a person licensed by the board of examiners in psychology to complete certain suicide prevention training, defining palliative care, and clarifying certain rulemaking authority of health boards and the commissioner of health. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 48; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68.
Latest: Feb 5, 2026 · Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1041
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How they voted
3 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2 3/25/2026 Passed
7 yes · 0 no · 2 other
Mar 25, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2 3/25/2026 Passed
7 yes · 0 no · 2 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 2 |
| Republican | 7 | – |
How each member voted (9)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Gov't Ops Committee 3/17/2026 Passed
8 yes · 0 no · 1 other
Mar 17, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Gov't Ops Committee 3/17/2026 Passed
8 yes · 0 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 1 |
| Republican | 8 | – |
How each member voted (9)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2 3/10/2026 Passed
7 yes · 0 no · 2 other
Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: SENATE COMMERCE AND LABOR COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2 3/10/2026 Passed
7 yes · 0 no · 2 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 |
| Republican | 6 | 1 |
How each member voted (9)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Full official history (14 actions)
- Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Feb 2, 2026SenateFiled for introduction
- Feb 5, 2026SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
- Feb 24, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
- Mar 3, 2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026
- Mar 4, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
- Mar 10, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
- Mar 11, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Mar 17, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Gov't Operations Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1
- Mar 18, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
- Mar 25, 2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
- Apr 21, 2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Apr 22, 2026SenateCompanion House Bill substituted
- May 27, 2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1041
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