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HB 1650

Health Care - As introduced, requires the annual report by the board of dentistry to be made by February 1 each year and sent to the general assembly, in addition to the governor. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Esther Helton-Haynes

Requires Tennessee Board of Dentistry to submit annual reports to legislature and governor by February 1 each year instead of current timeline.

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
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Bill Summary · HB 1650

Legislative bill overview

HB 1650 modifies Tennessee's dental board reporting requirements by mandating that the Board of Dentistry submit its annual report by February 1 each year to both the General Assembly and the Governor. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code Annotated titles (33, 63, 68, and 71) related to health care regulation.

Why is this important

Annual reports from regulatory boards provide the legislature with oversight information about licensing, disciplinary actions, and operational matters within their jurisdictions. Moving the deadline earlier (to February 1) and explicitly requiring General Assembly notification ensures lawmakers have timely information during the legislative session to inform policy decisions about dental regulation.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal cost/burden question: Whether the February 1 deadline is administratively feasible for the board or creates unnecessary compliance pressure
  • Scope ambiguity: The amendments to four separate TCA titles suggest broader changes than described in the summary—the actual substantive modifications are unclear from the bill description alone
  • Legislative oversight expectations: Whether this represents a pattern of micromanaging board procedures or appropriate legislative accountability

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

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