Health Care - As introduced, directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study of legislative developments occurring in neighboring states within the last five years concerning patient access to and patient safety in the use of assisted reproductive technology; requires the commissioner to publish and transmit to the general assembly the commissioner's findings and recommendations no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68.
SB 2356 requires Tennessee's commissioner of health to study recent laws in neighboring states about patient access and safety in assisted reproductive technology (ART) over the past five years. The study focuses on legislative changes affecting ART use, with findings and recommendations due to the legislature by December 31, 2026. It does not create new laws or regulations but directs the commissioner to gather and share information on how other states have addressed ART-related issues. This bill affects state health officials and the legislature, providing data to inform future decisions without altering current ART policies.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Becky Massey
RRepublican
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