TN SB1039

Requires prior written and oral informed consent before performing drug or alcohol tests on pregnant patients, patients less than one year postpartum, or newborns in licensed healthcare facilities

Consent must be provided in an understandable language, include warnings about potential legal consequences such as reports to the Department of Children's Services, and explain the medical purpose and confidentiality of test results

Allows testing without consent only in emergencies where delay would increase risk to the patient's or newborn's life or health, with required post-test notification of results and legal implications

Prohibits healthcare facilities from refusing to treat pregnant or postpartum patients or newborns if they decline drug or alcohol testing

Takes effect July 1, 2025