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TN HB2655

TN HB2655
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to blood lead level testing.

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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires the department of health to make available and require blood lead level testing for students in certain schools and certain pregnant women; requires the department to provide to persons who have high blood lead levels or lead poisoning certain services to aid with such condition; requires juvenile detention facilities that are aware of a juvenile in custody with high blood lead levels or lead poisoning to provide certain services in collaboration with the department of health and local education agencies. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Health to make available and require blood lead level testing for students in certain schools and for certain pregnant women receiving food assistance. The bill also requires juvenile detention facilities aware of a juvenile in custody with elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning to provide specialized services in collaboration with the Department of Health and local education agencies. The bill aims to identify and provide support for individuals with elevated blood lead levels or lead poisoning.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee (on 02/07/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Maternal Health
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2655&ga=113 01/31/2024
Fiscal Note - SB2385 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB2385.pdf 02/13/2024
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2655.pdf 01/31/2024
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