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SB 2431

Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, designates as not requiring a license from the health facilities commission as a regulated healthcare facility or service any magnetic resonance imaging or positron emission tomography that is not used for diagnostic purposes. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Rusty Crowe and 1 co-sponsor

Tennessee exempts non-diagnostic MRI and PET imaging from health facility licensing requirements, removing regulatory oversight while potentially reducing operational costs.

Signed by Senate Speaker
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Bill Summary · SB 2431

Legislative bill overview

SB 2431 exempts MRI and PET imaging equipment from Tennessee's health facilities licensing requirements when used for non-diagnostic purposes. The bill modifies state regulatory code across three titles to establish this exemption category for what would otherwise be regulated healthcare facilities and services.

Why is this important

This affects the regulatory burden on facilities using advanced imaging technology for research, training, or other non-clinical applications. It could reduce costs and administrative complexity for institutions conducting these activities, but also removes state oversight safeguards for equipment and facilities that currently must meet licensing standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Safety oversight gap: Removing licensing requirements eliminates state inspection and safety compliance standards for MRI/PET equipment, potentially affecting patient and employee safety if the line between "diagnostic" and "non-diagnostic" use blurs
  • Definitional ambiguity: The bill doesn't clearly define what constitutes "diagnostic" versus "non-diagnostic" use, creating enforcement challenges and potential loopholes for facilities to avoid licensing
  • Consumer protection: Unregulated facilities lack state accountability mechanisms, complaint processes, and quality assurance measures that licensed facilities must maintain

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

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