TN HB0866Tennessee HB0866 is a proposed law that changes the time frame for healthcare providers to give patients their medical records. Instead of providing records within 10 working days after a request, they would now have 20 working days to do so. This bill aims to give healthcare providers more time to process requests for medical records.
Supporters of HB0866 argue that extending the time frame to 20 working days allows healthcare providers to better manage their workload and ensures that they can deliver accurate and complete medical records. They believe this change will ultimately benefit patients by reducing the likelihood of errors in their records.
Critics of HB0866 contend that extending the timeline for receiving medical records could delay patient care and hinder individuals' access to important health information. They argue that patients should have quicker access to their records, especially when making timely health decisions.
The bill HB0866 focuses on healthcare providers and the management of patient medical records, specifically extending the timeframe for providing these records. Representative Tim Hicks, the sponsor of the bill, has personal financial interests primarily in the construction industry, as evidenced by his ownership of Hicks Construction and other related business interests. There is no direct connection between his construction-related financial interests and the healthcare sector impacted by the bill. Furthermore, none of his reported assets or business affiliations suggest any involvement in healthcare, medical devices, or health insurance industries. Therefore, there appears to be no potential for personal financial gain from the bill's passage.
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.
