SB0474Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to healthcare providers.
Introduced by Janince Bowling, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, prohibits a healthcare provider from inquiring as to a patient's ownership, possession of, or access to firearm ammunition or firearm accessories; subjects the healthcare provider to disciplinary action and a fine of $1,000 if the healthcare provider makes such inquires. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee
March 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee · March 18, 2026
1
Yes
6
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | No |
| Becky Massey | 6 | No |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Not Voting |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | No |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | No |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | No |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | No |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/26/2025
Action deferred in Senate Health & Welfare Committee to second calendar of 2026
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/11/2026
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Failed in Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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