HB0865Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 63, relative to schools of nursing.
Introduced by Tim Hicks, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, requires the board of nursing to permit a student to enroll in a practical nursing program offered by a public institution of higher education governed by the Tennessee board of regents if the student meets the qualifications for a high school diploma or its equivalent and meets other requirements; requires the board of nursing to permit a student enrolled in a practical nursing program to sit for the national council licensure exam for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN) upon completion of a practical nursing program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 63.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 435
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 16, 2025
15
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Jeremy Faison | 11 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | Yes |
| Michele Reneau | 27 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Monty Fritts | 32 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Paul Sherrell | 43 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
| Ronnie Glynn | 67 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/26/2025
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 4/1/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/7/2025
Action def. in Government Operations Committee to 4/14/2025
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/14/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/17/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 435
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