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TN HB0188
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Martin
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AI Summary
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Adds hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) testing to the required prenatal blood tests for all pregnant women in Tennessee, alongside existing rubella immunity and syphilis testing
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Requires HBsAg testing at the first prenatal examination (or within 10 days), with a second test after the 28th week of gestation for women determined to be at high risk for hepatitis B
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Mandates syphilis testing at three points during pregnancy: first examination, between weeks 27-33 of gestation, and at delivery
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Requires positive hepatitis B and syphilis test results to be reported to local health departments under communicable disease control rules
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to pregnancy serological testing.
Physicians and Surgeons
Last Action
Withdrawn.
2/3/2025