SB 25 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Children - As introduced, clarifies that a child's parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian may access and review all health and medical records of the child, including those records related to treatments available to unemancipated minors without parental consent; allows an employee of a local education agency to provide bandages, gauze, or ice packs for the treatment of minor cuts, scrapes, bumps, and bruises. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68.

SB 25 clarifies that parents, legal guardians, or custodians can access all health and medical records of their unemancipated children, including records from treatments provided without parental consent (such as certain reproductive health services). It also allows school staff to provide basic first aid - like bandages, gauze, or ice packs - for minor cuts, scrapes, or bumps without parental permission. The bill directly affects parents, schools, healthcare providers, and minors by standardizing record access and expanding school staff’s authority for minor injuries. These changes update existing Tennessee law to ensure consistent access to health information and streamline school health responses.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
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Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Mark Pody
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