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TN HB1534
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Shaw
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Tennessee Commissioner of Health to use federal Title V maternal and child health block grant funds to establish a program assisting women who have experienced stillbirth
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Program funds may be used to offset burial or other disposition costs for stillborn children's remains
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Establishes educational scholarships through the Department of Health for women who have experienced a pregnancy ending in stillbirth
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Permits the commissioner to seek any federal authorization or waiver necessary to implement the program
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to assistance for women.
Health, Dept. of
Last Action
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026