HB 387 - SB 474
FISCAL NOTE
Fiscal Review Committee
Tennessee General Assembly
March 4, 2025
Fiscal Analyst: Chris Higgins | Email: chris.higgins@capitol.tn.gov | Phone: 615-741-2564
HB 387 - SB 474
SUMMARY OF BILL: Prohibits a healthcare provider, other than a licensed psychiatrist or
psychologist, from inquiring as to a patient's ownership, possession of, or access to firearm
ammunition or firearm accessories. Prohibits a healthcare provider from discriminating against a
patient based upon the patient's exercise of the constitutional right to own and possess a firearm,
firearm ammunition, or firearm accessories.
Establishes that a healthcare provider who violates the legislation is subject to a disciplinary action
by the healthcare provider's licensing authority and a fine of $1,000 per violation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT SIGNIFICANT
Assumptions:
• Prohibiting certain healthcare providers from inquiring as to a patient's relationship to
firearm ammunition or firearm accessories will not have a significant impact on the
operations of the health-related boards of the Department of Health.
• The appropriate health-related boards can promulgate rules and take disciplinary action
utilizing existing personnel and resources, without an increase in expenditures.
• Any increase in state revenue from fines as a result of the proposed legislation is estimated
to be not significant.
CERTIFICATION:
The information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Bojan Savic, Executive Director