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SB 2406

Health Care - As introduced, permits a healthcare organization's quality improvement committee to evaluate the security measures in place at a healthcare organization to ensure the safety of patients and staff. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 62 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SB 2406 authorizes Tennessee healthcare quality improvement committees to evaluate facility security measures to protect patient and staff safety through systematic security assessments.

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2406

Legislative bill overview

SB 2406 authorizes healthcare organization quality improvement committees to formally evaluate and assess security measures designed to protect patients and staff safety. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee law governing healthcare facilities and related regulations to establish this committee function.

Why is this important

Security assessments directly affect patient and employee safety by identifying vulnerabilities in physical security, access controls, and emergency protocols. This bill clarifies the legal authority and scope for healthcare facilities to systematically review their security posture without exposing themselves to unnecessary legal liability.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "security measures" - The bill doesn't clearly define whether security evaluations cover only physical security (locks, cameras, barriers) or extend to cybersecurity, emergency protocols, and workplace violence prevention, potentially creating ambiguity in implementation.
  • Liability and privilege protections - Quality improvement committee proceedings typically receive legal protection from discovery in lawsuits; unclear if those protections apply to security findings or if gaps identified become evidence of negligence.
  • Enforcement mechanisms - The bill establishes authority to evaluate security but doesn't specify consequences for committees that identify problems yet fail to address them, or remediation timelines for deficiencies.

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

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