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HB 479

Military - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee National Guard Servicemember's Medical Readiness Act." - Amends TCA Title 58, Chapter 1, Part 2.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gary Hicks

Tennessee establishes medical readiness standards for National Guard servicemembers effective July 1, 2025, to improve deployment eligibility and health protocols.

Pub. Ch. 483
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Bill Summary · HB 479

Legislative bill overview

HB 479 enacts the "Tennessee National Guard Servicemember's Medical Readiness Act," which amends Tennessee's military-related statutes to establish new medical readiness requirements or procedures for National Guard members. The bill has already been signed into law and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects Tennessee National Guard servicemembers by establishing medical readiness standards, which could impact deployment eligibility, health screening protocols, or medical documentation requirements. The law may improve military readiness while also addressing healthcare gaps for this specific population.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity unclear: The bill summary doesn't detail what "medical readiness" entails—whether it adds new mandates, costs, or burdens on servicemembers or the state
  • Healthcare access: Implementation could require expanded medical services or facilities, raising questions about funding and resource allocation
  • Individual requirements: Depending on provisions, servicemembers may face new medical examination requirements or compliance obligations that weren't previously mandated

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

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