House Bill 1954, also known as Senate Bill 2549, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 53-11-311(j)(2)(B). The bill modifies the existing legal language by deleting the current subdivision and replacing it with a new provision that specifies eligibility criteria for individuals providing healthcare services. The new language states that eligible individuals must be employed by, contract with, or subcontract through a contracted healthcare vendor with the Department of Correction or a county or municipal jail.

This legislation aims to clarify the qualifications for healthcare providers working within correctional facilities, ensuring that only those with appropriate affiliations are authorized to deliver healthcare services in these settings. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the changes for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-11-311(j)(2)(B), 53-11-311