Senate Bill 267 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 68-29-122(c), regarding the licensing requirements for medical laboratory collection stations. The bill stipulates that a collection station operated by a medical laboratory owner who is licensed in the state does not need an additional license, regardless of where the specimens are transported, provided that the owner maintains oversight of the collection stations. Conversely, collection stations operated by individuals who are not medical laboratory owners must obtain a license from the board.

Additionally, the bill mandates that all collection stations must adhere to the rules set forth by the board. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance in the operation of medical laboratories and their collection stations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-29-122(c), 68-29-122