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TN HB2163

TN HB2163
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to assisted reproductive technology.


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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 commissioner of health to conduct a study of legislative developments occurring in neighboring states within the last five years concerning patient access to and patient safety in the use of assisted reproductive technology; requires the commissioner to publish and transmit to the general assembly the commissioner's findings and recommendations no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Tennessee Commissioner of Health to study legislative changes related to assisted reproductive technology, which refers to medical procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF) used to help people conceive, that have occurred in neighboring states over the past five years, focusing on how these changes affect patient access to and safety during these treatments. The Commissioner is required to compile their findings and any recommendations for new laws and submit them to the General Assembly, specifically to the chief clerks of the Senate and House of Representatives and the legislative librarian, by December 31, 2026, and may use electronic methods to share this information.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2026)

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