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TN HB1534

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Shaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Program funds may be used to offset burial or other disposition costs for stillborn children's remains

  • Establishes educational scholarships through the Department of Health for women who have experienced a pregnancy ending in stillbirth

  • Permits the commissioner to seek any federal authorization or waiver necessary to implement the program

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health3/10/2026
Population Health Subcommittee2/25/2026
Health1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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