SB2586Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to stem cell therapies.
Introduced by Edward Jackson, District 25
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
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1016
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 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 · April 1, 2026
9
Yes
0
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 | Yes |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
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 3/17/2026
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 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/16/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1016
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