Public Health

Tennessee HB2278 sets a deadline for existing certificates of public advantage, which will expire on June 30, 2028. After this date, any pricing rules related to these certificates will stay in place for up to five years or until a new hospital opens in the area, whichever comes first. The attorney general will oversee these pricing rules and any changes can only happen with mutual agreement.

TN HB2278 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Jeremy Faison (R), currently “Passed” since May 18, 2026.

We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 70 of them sponsored by Jeremy Faison.

Supporters of HB2278 argue that the bill ensures continued oversight of healthcare pricing, protecting consumers from excessive costs in the absence of competition. They believe it strikes a balance between allowing healthcare entities to operate while still maintaining necessary price controls until new facilities can enter the market.

Critics of HB2278 contend that the automatic expiration of certificates could lead to instability in healthcare services and pricing in the state. They worry that the extended pricing restrictions may hinder competition and innovation, ultimately leaving patients with fewer choices and potentially higher costs.

The analysis of Representative Jeremy Faison's personal financial interests in relation to HB2278 reveals a low risk of conflict of interest. The bill pertains to public health, specifically involving the expiration and modification of certificates of public advantage for hospitals. Representative Faison's documented financial interests include ownership of Faison Office Products and involvement in pest control and dietician services, none of which directly relate to the healthcare industry or hospital operations. Additionally, his role as a board member of LIFEWISE and his asset in SUNRISE MEADOWS do not suggest any direct financial gain from the bill's enactment. Given the absence of direct ties to the healthcare or hospital sectors, there is minimal potential for personal financial benefit from this legislation.

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

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