SB 182
FISCAL NOTE
Fiscal Review Committee
Tennessee General Assembly
January 18, 2025
Fiscal Analyst: Chris Higgins | Email: chris.higgins@capitol.tn.gov | Phone: 615-741-2564
SB 182
SUMMARY OF BILL: Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to compile a report
concerning the practice of anesthesiology, which, at a minimum, includes data concerning how
many anesthesiologists are practicing in this state, how many persons are currently engaged in
anesthesiology residencies in this state, how many persons are graduating from educational
programs in anesthesiology in this state, and suggestions on how to increase the number of
anesthesiologists in this state.
Requires DOH to submit such report to the chair of the committee of the House of
Representatives with jurisdiction over subject matters pertaining to health and the Chair of the
Health and Welfare Committee of the Senate, by January 1, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NOT SIGNIFICANT
Assumptions:
• The DOH can compile and submit the required report utilizing existing personnel and
resources, without a significant increase in expenditures.
• Any fiscal impact to state or local government 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