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SB 267

Health Care - As enacted, clarifies that an additional license for a collection station is not required, without regard to where specimens are transported, as long as the medical laboratory owner of the licensed medical laboratory retains ownership of the medical laboratory and oversight of the collection station. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 29.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Joey Hensley

Tennessee medical labs no longer need separate licenses for collection stations they own and oversee, reducing regulatory requirements for multi-location laboratory operations.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 147
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Bill Summary · SB 267

Legislative bill overview

SB 267 clarifies Tennessee medical laboratory licensing requirements by exempting collection stations from needing separate licenses, provided the parent medical laboratory retains full ownership and operational oversight. This removes regulatory ambiguity around specimen collection point locations and transportation procedures.

Why is this important

This change streamlines operations for medical laboratories operating multiple collection points while maintaining quality oversight. It reduces licensing costs and administrative burden, potentially improving access to laboratory services in underserved areas by allowing labs to expand collection capabilities more efficiently.

Potential points of contention

  • Quality control concerns: Critics may worry that reduced licensing requirements could weaken oversight of specimen handling at remote collection stations, potentially affecting test accuracy
  • Regulatory clarity vs. loopholes: Opponents might argue the language is too permissive, allowing poorly managed collection stations to operate under minimal scrutiny as long as nominal ownership remains with the parent lab
  • Competitive impacts: Independent collection agencies or smaller labs may view this as favoring large laboratory chains that can afford multiple owned collection stations over competitive, distributed networks

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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