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TN SB2349

TN SB2349
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, directs the department to create an outreach campaign regarding the ongoing research of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease; terminates the outreach campaign on July 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the Tennessee Department of Health establish and conduct an outreach campaign to raise awareness about ongoing research into Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, a group of inherited disorders that affect the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. This campaign will utilize various media, including print, radio, social media, and television, and will also involve developing a toll-free hotline or web-based system for individuals to report their diagnosis or contribute to research efforts. The outreach will cover specific areas such as data portal development, community engagement, media materials, and program evaluation, and this initiative is scheduled to conclude on July 1, 2027.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing (11:00:00 3/11/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/11/2026)

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