Senate Bill 2286, also known as House Bill 2598, aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to midwifery. The bill mandates the commissioner of health to conduct a study on the level of independent practice granted to certified nurse midwives in neighboring states. The study will assess the differences in practice independence and is required to be compiled into a report, which must be submitted by December 31, 2026, to key legislative officials. The report can be published and transmitted electronically.

The bill does not include any specific insertions or deletions from current law, focusing instead on the establishment of the study and reporting requirements. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in its implementation.