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Tennessee House Bill HB0728

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tennessee House Bill HB0728

Introduced
2/3/25  
Refer
2/6/25  
Refer
3/18/25  
Refer
3/25/25  
Refer
4/2/25  
Refer
4/8/25  
Engrossed
4/14/25  

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to the nursing home assessment.

Impact

The modifications in HB 0728 will affect the timing of assessments collected from nursing homes, which are crucial for funding healthcare services. By delaying the implementation of these assessments, the bill is intended to ease the financial burden on nursing homes, potentially impacting their operational budgets and the services they provide. This change is particularly important in a landscape where nursing homes face increasing demand for services and scrutiny regarding care quality.

Summary

House Bill 0728 focuses on amending the Tennessee Code Annotated by updating various provisions relating to the nursing home assessment. The amendments involve changes to fiscal years regarding the assessments, specifically postponing deadlines that were originally set for fiscal year 2024-2025 to fiscal year 2025-2026. These modifications aim to provide a clearer regulatory framework for the nursing home sector in Tennessee, allowing facilities more time to comply with the assessments and associated financial implications.

Contention

While the intent behind HB 0728 may be to support nursing homes, the changes could also spark discussions surrounding the adequacy of funding for elder care services. Critics may argue that delaying assessment deadlines might lead to insufficient funding for healthcare services, leading to challenges in maintaining the quality of care for residents. Additionally, there could be concerns regarding the regulatory implications of such amendments, as they directly affect the financial operations of healthcare facilities across the state.

Latest HB0728 Activity

Companion Bills

TN SB0557

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to the nursing home assessment.

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