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SB 2307

Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, enacts the "The Frank J. Lake III Act"; requires a long-term care ombudsman for an assisted-care living facility to notify all residents of such facility if the facility contacts the ombudsman; directs the health facilities commission to post a certain specified notice on the commission's website if an assisted-care living facility is placed on probation; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Pody

Requires nursing facilities to notify residents when ombudsmen contact them and mandates public posting of facility probation status to increase transparency and resident awareness.

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2307

Legislative bill overview

SB 2307, named the "Frank J. Lake III Act," requires long-term care ombudsmen to notify all residents when they are contacted by an assisted-care living facility, and mandates that the state health facilities commission publicly post notices on its website when facilities are placed on probation. The bill amends Tennessee's health care facility regulations under Title 68.

Why is this important

These provisions increase transparency and resident awareness regarding potential quality or compliance issues at their facilities. Residents and their families would have direct notification of ombudsman contact and public access to probation status, enabling them to make informed decisions about care quality and facility conditions.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and operational concerns: Facilities may argue that notifying all residents of ombudsman contact creates unnecessary alarm and could interfere with investigations or confidential complaint processes
  • Scope of notification: Unclear whether "all residents" creates logistical challenges for facilities with cognitive impairments or communication barriers, and whether notification accuracy/timeliness can be consistently enforced
  • Website posting burden: Health commission compliance costs and the permanence of probation notices on public websites could deter facilities from voluntary reporting or create reputational damage even after compliance improvements

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

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