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TN SB1701
TN SB1701AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to uterine fibroids.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department of health to maintain a database of demographic information of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids; requires the department to publish on its website existing resources and educational materials on uterine fibroids to increase public awareness of uterine fibroids and treatment options. - Amends TCA Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Health to establish and maintain an electronic database by January 1, 2027, containing demographic information of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids and the treatments they receive, with this data to be used solely for research and kept confidential according to state and federal privacy laws. Additionally, by the same date, the department, in consultation with the Tennessee Medical Association, must publish existing resources and educational materials on its website to raise public awareness about uterine fibroids, specifically highlighting which racial or ethnic groups have a higher risk and detailing the various treatment options available, including those that do not involve a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus).
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1701&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1701 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1701.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1701.pdf |
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