TN HB2246

Physicians may perform stem cell therapies not approved by the FDA for orthopedics, wound care, or pain management, provided stem cells are obtained from FDA-registered facilities with certification from organizations like the National Marrow Donor Program or American Association of Tissue Banks

Advertisements for stem cell therapy must include a required notice stating the treatment is not FDA-approved, and physicians must obtain signed informed consent forms disclosing the experimental nature, risks, and alternatives

Stem cell therapy explicitly excludes the use of cells or tissues derived from a fetus or embryo after an abortion; intentionally performing such treatment or research constitutes a Class E felony

Sale, manufacture, or distribution of computer products created using human cells, tissues, or cellular tissue-based products is also classified as a Class E felony

Takes effect July 1, 2026, with rulemaking authority granted to the Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Osteopathic Examination effective immediately upon passage