TN HB2523

Healthcare providers cannot refuse to participate in or pay for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services that fall within their license and professional obligations

Healthcare institutions and payers are prohibited from adopting policies or contractual provisions that deny pregnancy-related care based on existing conscience clause rights

Covered services include emergency medical care, diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy complications, care to prevent serious risk to life or health, and standard obstetric, gynecological, prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum care

"Pregnant patient" is defined to include anyone who is pregnant or reasonably believed to be pregnant, regardless of gestational age or pregnancy outcome

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law