SB2413Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11, relative to quality improvement committees.
Introduced by Bo Watson, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, specifies that a good faith disclosure of information related to an activity of a quality improvement committee (QIC) made by a healthcare provider or healthcare organization to a patient or a family member of a patient is not a waiver of the privilege and confidentiality protections provider under current law if made in an open discussion; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1019
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 · April 1, 2026
8
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | No |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
Approved by Delayed Bills Committee
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1019
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