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TN HB1534
TN HB1534AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to assistance for women.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes the commissioner to utilize Title V funds, to the extent permitted by federal law, to establish a program to provide funds to women whose pregnancies have ended in stillbirth for the purposes of offsetting burial or disposition costs of the stillborn child's remains and educational scholarships for such women; authorizes the commissioner to seek any necessary federal waiver or authorization to create such program. - Amends TCA Title 49 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Tennessee Commissioner of Health to use federal "Title V funds," which are funds from the federal Title V maternal and child health services block grant, to create a program for women who have experienced a stillbirth. The program's purpose is to help these women by covering costs associated with the burial or other disposition of their stillborn child's remains and by providing educational scholarships. To implement this program, the commissioner is also empowered to seek any necessary federal approvals, such as waivers or authorizations, to ensure compliance with federal law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Johnny Shaw (D)*,
Karen Camper (D),
Jesse Chism (D),
Yusuf Hakeem (D),
Harold Love (D),
Joe Towns (D),
Last Action
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1534&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1565 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1565.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1534.pdf |
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