Bill > HB2290

This bill establishes new regulations for assisted reproductive technology (ART) in Tennessee, which refers to medical procedures used to treat infertility and help people achieve pregnancy, with "Assisted reproductive technology" having the same meaning as defined in federal law (42 U.S.C. § 263a-7). It requires individuals licensed as medical doctors or osteopathic physicians to obtain a specific certificate from their respective boards (the Board of Medical Examiners or the Board of Osteopathic Examination) to practice ART, outlining specific requirements for this certification. Furthermore, the bill mandates that fertility clinics, defined as locations involved in embryo laboratories, ART practice, or embryo storage, must obtain a certification from the Department of Health, which will also conduct annual inspections and has the authority to deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew these certifications. The bill also introduces restrictions on genetic testing of embryos, limiting it to tests for chromosomal abnormalities or fatal fetal anomalies, and requires certified ART professionals to use standard consent forms from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), ensuring patients understand the custodial care of unused or abandoned embryos. Additionally, fertility clinics will be required to post a bond for embryo storage and report their pregnancy success rates annually to both the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Tennessee Department of Health.

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