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SB 2227

Health Care - As introduced, removes provisions relative to a report that was due by December 15, 2022, from the department of health concerning remote use of the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 48; Title 49; Title 52; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee SB 2227 removes an expired December 2022 reporting deadline for WIC remote access study from state health code via amendments across 13 statutory titles.

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2227

Legislative bill overview

SB 2227 removes an outdated reporting requirement from Tennessee law that mandated the Department of Health submit a report by December 15, 2022, regarding remote use capabilities for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program. The bill makes technical amendments across multiple Tennessee Code sections to eliminate this now-expired deadline.

Why is this important

This bill addresses legislative housekeeping by removing expired statutory requirements that are no longer actionable. Since the December 2022 deadline has long passed, the reporting requirement serves no practical purpose and keeping it on the books creates confusion about current obligations. This type of cleanup helps ensure state code accurately reflects active requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concern: Removing reporting requirements eliminates a documented obligation for the state to study remote WIC access, potentially reducing accountability for examining program modernization
  • Incomplete legislative intent: If the original report was never submitted, eliminating the requirement erases evidence of non-compliance rather than addressing why it wasn't completed
  • Scope of amendments: The bill amends 13 different Tennessee Code titles, which is broad for what appears to be a narrow fix; unclear whether all amendments are necessary for this single provision removal

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

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