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HB 724

Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, authorizes an assisted-care living facility to comply with any requirement to post information in the facility by making such information available on an electronic screen clearly visible to residents and the public subject to approval by the board for licensing health care facilities. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.

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

Allows assisted-care facilities to post required resident information on electronic screens instead of physical notices, pending state licensing board approval.

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Bill Summary · HB 724

Legislative bill overview

HB 724 allows assisted-care living facilities to display required information on electronic screens instead of physical postings, provided the screens are visible to residents and the public and approved by the state licensing board. This modernizes compliance with information disclosure requirements across Tennessee's health care facility regulations.

Why is this important

Facilities currently must post numerous regulatory notices, resident rights, and operational information on physical bulletin boards—a costly and time-consuming requirement. Electronic displays offer efficiency benefits and can be updated instantly, though the change raises questions about accessibility and information equity for residents with varying technological comfort levels.

Potential points of contention

  • Digital divide concerns: Elderly and less tech-savvy residents may struggle to access information on electronic screens compared to traditional posted notices
  • Verification and oversight: Determining what constitutes "clearly visible" and whether licensing boards have adequate tools to monitor digital compliance
  • Information manipulation: Electronic systems could theoretically display different information to different users or be modified without proper documentation, unlike static physical postings
  • Compliance gaps: Unclear if all required disclosures can be effectively communicated through screens (some regulations may require permanent, unchangeable postings)

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

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