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TN SB1697

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raumesh Akbari

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Tennessee Department of Health to test all newborns for sickle cell trait beginning when the act becomes law

  • Mandates notification to parents or legal guardians as soon as practicable if a newborn tests positive for sickle cell trait

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-5-504 by adding a new subsection (d)

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 5, relative to sickle cell.

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Last Action

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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