TN HB0657This bill allows healthcare providers in Tennessee to request the removal of certain negative information from public licensure verification websites after five years, if they have completed a peer assistance or treatment program. The bill also gives the health-related boards the authority to create rules for this petition process.
Supporters say this bill helps healthcare providers move past mistakes by removing old disciplinary actions from public view, encouraging them to seek help without fear of long-term public stigma. It aims to balance accountability with the opportunity for rehabilitation and professional growth.
Critics argue that this bill could reduce transparency for patients seeking information about their healthcare providers' past disciplinary actions. They worry it may prioritize the interests of healthcare professionals over the public's right to be fully informed about their providers' histories.
The analysis of Representative Tim Hicks' personal financial interests reveals no direct conflicts with the subject matter of HB0657. The bill pertains to healthcare regulations, specifically allowing healthcare providers to petition for the removal of certain information from public licensure verification websites. Representative Hicks' financial interests are primarily in the construction industry, with ownership of Hicks Construction and various other business ventures unrelated to healthcare. There is no evidence of any involvement in healthcare provision or related industries that would benefit from the enactment of this bill. Therefore, the risk of personal financial gain from this legislation is minimal.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Owner of Hicks Construction | — | AI-researched |
| Business Owner | Owner of Hicks Construction | General Contractors | AI-researched |
| Employer | HICKS CONSTRUCTION | General Contractors | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | TS PARTNERSHIP | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STATE OF TN | Government | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | HICKS FAMILY TRUST | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | RENTAL INCOME | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | CEDAR MILLS DEVELOPEMENT GP | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | TTSJ PARTNERSHIP | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Other, CONTRACTORS LICENSE | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: TIM PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
