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TN SB1906

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raumesh Akbari

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 39-13-109(c) to add a new affirmative defense for HIV transmission prosecutions
  • Allows defendants to avoid conviction if they prove by a preponderance of evidence they were following a prescribed HIV treatment regimen
  • Treatment must be prescribed by a healthcare provider specifically to medically suppress the risk of HIV transmission
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to the transmission of infectious diseases.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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