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TN HB0533

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Iris Rudder

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Fertility Treatment and Contraceptive Protection Act," affirming individuals' right to access fertility treatments and contraception in Tennessee, effective July 1, 2025

  • Protects fertility treatments including IVF, artificial insemination, embryo/egg/sperm preservation, genetic testing of embryos, and gamete donation from state prohibition

  • Protects contraception including devices, medications, emergency contraceptives, fertility awareness methods, and sterilization procedures legally marketed under federal FDA law as of July 1, 2025

  • Affirms healthcare providers' right to perform fertility treatments and provide contraceptives without state legal prohibition

  • Does not create any entitlement to fertility treatment or contraception, nor require insurance coverage, funding, or reimbursement for these services

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to reproductive health care.

Health Care

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 247

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/25/2025
Health3/11/2025
Population Health Subcommittee3/5/2025
Health2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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