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TN SB2371

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bo Watson

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Origin

Senate

109th General Assembly

AI Summary

Legislative Description

As enacted, creates exemption from eye treatment given to newborns and infants for the minor child of any person who files with the department of health a signed, written statement that the treatment conflicts with the person's religious tenets and practices; removes Class C misdemeanor penalty for a physician, nurse, or midwife failing to administer the treatment. - Amends TCA Section 68-5-202.

Children

Last Action

Pub. Ch. 989

5/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/21/2016
Health and Welfare1/25/2016

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