HB2569Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to immunization.
Introduced by Sabi Kumar, District 66
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, lowers the age of an inpatient from 65 to 50 or older when a hospital, each year from October 1 through March 1, must offer immunization against influenza disease prior to discharge; requires a hospital to offer immunization against pneumococcal disease to an inpatient aged 50 or older prior to discharge. - Amends TCA Title 68.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · April 14, 2026
29
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
32 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, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
Ref. to Health Committee
Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Action Def. in s/c Population Health Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/31/2026
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/31/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/6/2026
Objected to on Consent Calendar.
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/7/2026
Passed H., Ayes 62, Nays 22, PNV 10
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 3
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. 922
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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