Women - As introduced, requires the department of health to maintain a database of demographic information of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids; requires the department to publish on its website existing resources and educational materials on uterine fibroids to increase public awareness of uterine fibroids and treatment options. - Amends TCA Title 68.
HB 2053 requires Tennessee's Department of Health to create a database tracking demographic information (like race/ethnicity) and treatment options for women diagnosed with uterine fibroids, to be operational by January 1, 2027. The department must also publish educational resources on its website highlighting racial/ethnic groups at higher risk for uterine fibroids and non-hysterectomy treatment options. All data will be maintained confidentially under health privacy laws. This bill directly affects women with uterine fibroids by improving access to condition-specific information and care options.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Mar 4, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Health Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karen Camper
DDemocratic
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