Health Care - As enacted, makes revisions to the law relative to wheelchair repair. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.
This bill amends Tennessee state laws to improve access to complex rehabilitation technology, such as wheelchairs and other assistive devices. It requires the commissioner of finance and administration to make specific documents and publications regarding these services available on the department's website. The change directly affects individuals who rely on complex rehabilitation technology and the state agencies responsible for managing these programs. By making information publicly accessible online, the bill aims to streamline how citizens can find details about available services and regulations. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2024
Last action May 31, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
12
Committee
15
Apr 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2024
lower
Apr 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Apr 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 4/9/2024
lower
Apr 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Commerce Committee
lower
Mar 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 4/2/2024
lower
Mar 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Action def. in Insurance Committee to 4/2/2024
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Insurance Committee for 3/26/2024
lower
Mar 19, 2024
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Insurance Committee
lower
Mar 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/19/2024
lower
Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Insurance Subcommittee to 3/19/2024
lower
Mar 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/12/2024
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Insurance Subcommittee to 3/12/2024
lower
Feb 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Insurance Subcommittee for 3/5/2024
lower
Feb 27, 2024
Committee
Ref. to Insurance Committee - Commerce Committee
lower
Feb 27, 2024
Committee
Assigned to s/c Insurance Subcommittee
lower
Jan 29, 2024
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Hale
RRepublican
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