Tennessee 110th Regular Session (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 2007 — Dentists and Dentistry - As introduced, directs the commissioner of health to study issues related to healthcare access and healthcare status of populations affected by the implementation of the teledentistry amendments made by Chapter 918 of the Public Acts of 2016; the commissioner shall report the findings and any recommendations arising out of the study to the health committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of the senate on or before January 15, 2019. - Amends TCA Title 63.

Last action — Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 110th Regular Session (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill asks the health commissioner to look into how teledentistry, which allows dental care through technology, is affecting access to dental services for different groups of people. The results of this study, along with any suggestions for improvement, are due to be shared with lawmakers by January 15, 2019.

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Action History

  1. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

  2. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

  3. Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/14/2018

  4. Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/14/2018

  5. Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/14/2018

  6. Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/14/2018

  7. Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/7/2018

  8. Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/7/2018

  9. Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/7/2018

  10. Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/7/2018

  11. Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/28/2018

  12. Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/28/2018

  13. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

  14. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  15. Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

  16. Filed for introduction

  17. P2C, ref. to Health Committee

  18. Intro., P1C.

  19. Filed for intro.

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (131)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2007 do?
This bill asks the health commissioner to look into how teledentistry, which allows dental care through technology, is affecting access to dental services for different groups of people. The results of this study, along with any suggestions for improvement, are due to be shared with lawmakers by January 15, 2019.
Who sponsors SB 2007?
SB 2007 is sponsored by Massey, Becky D. (Republican) and Hill M.
What is the current status of SB 2007?
This bill died with 110th Regular Session (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 2007?
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