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TN SB1255

TN SB1255
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
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
Passed
05/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/27/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, requires the department to make available and require educational materials on blood lead level testing for a pregnant woman who receives vouchers for the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Health to provide educational materials about blood lead level testing to pregnant women who receive vouchers for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and to offer them information on nutritional services, ways to reduce lead in their bodies, and other support services for those with high blood lead levels or lead poisoning.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026 (on 05/27/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Maternal Health

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