Health Care - As introduced, deletes an obsolete section regarding the creation of a task force to study methods on how to best prevent cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes in this state. - Amends TCA Title 53 and Title 68.
HB 2473 deletes an obsolete section (TCA 68-5-114) that previously required a task force to study prevention methods for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes in Tennessee. The bill amends Titles 53 and 68 of the Tennessee Code to remove this outdated provision. It does not create new policies, programs, or affect any current health initiatives. The change solely removes a reference to a defunct task force requirement. This is a procedural cleanup with no direct impact on residents or healthcare delivery.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Mar 31, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Ref. to Health Committee - Government Operations for Review
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Jeremy Faison
RRepublican
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