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TN HB2053

TN HB2053
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to uterine fibroids.


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Introduced
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
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, using existing data, to collect demographic information of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids and the treatments they receive, with this information to be used solely for research and maintained confidentially according to state and federal laws. Additionally, by the same date, the department, in consultation with the Tennessee Medical Association, must publish on its website existing resources and educational materials about uterine fibroids to raise public awareness, specifically highlighting racial or ethnic groups with a statistically higher risk and detailing the range of available treatment options, including those that do not involve a hysterectomy (the surgical removal of the uterus).

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)

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