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TN SB1565

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

London Lamar

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Health to use federal Title V maternal and child health services block grant funds to establish a program for women who have experienced stillbirth
  • Provides financial assistance to offset burial or disposition costs for stillborn children's remains
  • Creates educational scholarships through the Department of Health for women who have experienced a stillbirth
  • Permits the commissioner to seek any necessary federal waivers or authorizations 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.

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Last Action

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 PNV 0

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways and Means3/11/2026
Health and Welfare1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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