HB2246Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to stem cell therapies.
Introduced by Chris Hurt, District 82
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, authorizes a physician to perform stem cell therapy or regenerative medicine therapy that is not approved by the United States food and drug administration if such therapy is used for a treatment or procedure that is within the scope of practice of the physician; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 07/01/2026
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · April 16, 2026
31
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Government Operations for Review
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/31/2026
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/31/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Government Operations Committee
Placed on cal. Government Operations Committee for 4/6/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0940)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 2
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0975)
Passed Senate, Ayes 31, Nays 0
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1016
Effective date(s) 05/19/2026, 07/01/2026
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