Healthcare

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 1969: Health Care - As introduced, creates the state uterine fibroids commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68.

SB 1969 creates a 11-member state uterine fibroids commission to address health concerns related to uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis. The commission, appointed by the governor (including patient members and healthcare representatives) and legislative leaders, will advise state agencies on prevention, treatment, and care policies. Key provisions include researching state regulations, holding annual public hearings, and submitting annual reports to the legislature by December 31. The commission directly affects women diagnosed with these conditions, state health departments, and healthcare providers through its advisory role. It does not change funding or direct medical care but aims to improve policy coordination and public health monitoring.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates commission to research and advise on prevention/treatment for uterine fibroids, PCOS, and endometriosis, advancing policy development for specific health conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 1895: DUI Offenses - As introduced, allows a person convicted of driving under the influence of an intoxicant involving alcohol or opioids to agree to receive naltrexone injections at the person's own expense for a period of 12 continuous months in lieu of being required to operate only a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, Chapter 10.

SB 1895 allows individuals convicted of DUI involving alcohol or opioids to choose receiving naltrexone injections (paid for by the individual) for 12 months instead of being required to use an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. This option is available at the court's discretion during sentencing for DUI offenses under Tennessee law. The court must include reporting requirements for the naltrexone treatment as a probation condition, and failure to comply could lead to probation revocation. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 55-10-401 and 55-10-409 to implement this alternative sentencing mechanism. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeOffers addiction treatment (naltrexone) as alternative sentencing for DUI, promoting rehabilitation over punitive measures and addressing root causes of offenses.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides naltrexone treatment (for opioid/alcohol addiction) as an alternative to ignition interlock devices for DUI offenders, facilitating access to substance use disorder healthcare within sentencing.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationReplaces mandatory ignition interlock (vehicle safety device) with medical treatment, reducing enforcement of transportation safety standards.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Probation & Parole Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 1930: Health Care - As introduced, revises requirement for the department of commerce and insurance to report on coverage for mental health, alcoholism, and drug dependency. - Amends TCA Title 56.

HB 1930 amends Tennessee law to require the Department of Commerce and Insurance to submit annual reports on health insurance coverage for mental health, alcoholism, and drug dependency by January 31 each year. Previously, the reports were due "each year thereafter" without a specific deadline, but this change establishes a fixed submission date. The bill directly affects the agency responsible for filing these reports and ensures the public receives timely data on coverage for these conditions. This adjustment standardizes the reporting timeline without altering the content or scope of the required information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates annual reports on mental health coverage transparency, enhancing accountability and public access to healthcare data per bill's purpose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 2053: 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health department to create database and publish educational resources to increase public awareness of uterine fibroid treatment options and racial disparities, improving patient access to health information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2033: Employees, Employers - As introduced, requires employers that condition employment or prospective employment upon an employee or prospective employee submitting to a mental health evaluation to grant the employee or prospective employee reasonable access to the results of the mental health evaluation, including any report from a mental health professional or other evaluator; provides a private right of action for an employee or prospective employee who is denied such access. - Amends TCA Title 8 and Title 50.

SB 2033 requires Tennessee employers who make mental health evaluations a condition of employment or hiring to provide employees and job applicants with reasonable access to the evaluation results, including reports from mental health professionals. This applies to all employers (including state agencies) and directly affects workers and job seekers who undergo such evaluations. The bill creates a private right of action, allowing individuals to sue employers who deny access to results and seek court orders, attorney fees, and costs if they win. The law takes effect upon enactment, ensuring transparency in employment-related mental health assessments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient access to mental health evaluation results, aligning with healthcare rights protection under mental health services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employers to grant workers access to mental health evaluation results and enables legal action for denial, directly protecting workers' rights regarding personal health data in employment decisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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signed · Tennessee · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 1700: Consumer Protection - As enacted, requires the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) to conduct a study of the potential regulation of artificial intelligence systems and generative artificial intelligence chatbots in this state. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47.

SB 1700, the "Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act," regulates companion chatbots that interact with minors under 18 in Tennessee. It requires operators to prevent chatbots from encouraging self-harm, violence, illegal activity, or secrecy, and mandates clear disclaimers that the user is not interacting with a human (at login, every 30 minutes, and when seeking regulated advice). Developers must also include mental health crisis referrals for users expressing suicidal ideation. The law directly affects companies developing or deploying companion chatbots targeting minors, excluding those used for customer service, internal business, or clinical settings under professional supervision.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health crisis referrals for suicidal ideation, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI chatbots interacting with minors to prevent harm, requiring disclaimers and mental health referrals, aligning with consumer protection regulations for digital safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

failed · Tennessee · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1852: Health Care - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee mRNA Pharmaceutical Sovereignty and Safety Act," which prohibits individuals, including professional providers of health care and veterinary medicine, from administering any vaccine or other injectable solution that contains an mRNA vaccine or vaccine material. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 37; Title 44; Title 47; Title 49; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.

HB 1852, the "Tennessee mRNA Pharmaceutical Sovereignty and Safety Act," would prohibit healthcare and veterinary providers from administering any vaccine or injectable solution containing mRNA technology. If enacted, it would directly affect medical professionals, clinics, and veterinary practices across Tennessee by banning the use of all mRNA-based vaccines and treatments. The bill amends multiple Tennessee Code titles to implement this prohibition, targeting mRNA-containing products specifically. It does not address other vaccine types or non-injectable treatments. The bill is currently pending in committee review and has not been enacted.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBans mRNA vaccines and injectables, restricting medical treatments and access to specific healthcare options prohibited by the bill.95% confidence

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failed · Tennessee · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 2014: Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Women's Childbirth Alternatives, Resources, and Education Act." - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 33; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

SB 2014, the "Tennessee Women's Childbirth Alternatives, Resources, and Education Act" (Trixtian's Law), protects pregnant and postpartum individuals in Tennessee's criminal justice system. It prohibits using pregnancy-related medical information (like test results or treatment disclosures) as evidence in criminal cases and prevents criminal charges based on pregnancy outcomes. The bill requires correctional facilities to report annual data on incarcerated pregnant people, births, and health outcomes while maintaining confidentiality, and mandates expeditious transfers for pregnant individuals to state custody. It also grants immunity to facilities for pregnancy outcomes and ensures pregnancy testing access within 72 hours.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits using pregnancy medical info as evidence and prevents pregnancy outcome charges in corrections, protecting civil rights within criminal justice system95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient rights by prohibiting use of pregnancy medical info in criminal cases and mandates health data reporting in correctional facilities, advancing healthcare access and privacy.90% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 1936: Disability and Aging, Dept. Of - As introduced, creates a licensure process for prescribed pediatric extended care programs; requires TennCare to submit a waiver to the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services seeking approval to provide coverage and benefits for those who receive services from a prescribed pediatric extended care program. - Amends TCA Title 52; Title 56 and Title 71.

SB 1936 creates a new licensing system for facilities providing nonresidential care to medically dependent children under 20 who require technology-based nursing care (e.g., ventilators or feeding tubes). These "prescribed pediatric extended care centers" must serve four or more unrelated minors and provide care for no more than 12 hours per day. The bill requires TennCare (Tennessee’s Medicaid program) to seek federal approval to cover services from these licensed centers. It defines key terms like "medically dependent minor" and sets requirements for facility licensing, including background checks and facility zoning compliance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates licensure for pediatric care centers and mandates TennCare to seek federal approval for Medicaid coverage expansion, directly advancing healthcare access for medically dependent children.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Medical Licensing Tags Licensing

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate May 18, 2026

SB 1584: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, lowers the age of an inpatient from 65 to 50 or older when a hospital, each year from October 1 through March 1, must offer immunization against influenza disease prior to discharge; requires a hospital to offer immunization against pneumococcal disease to an inpatient aged 50 or older prior to discharge. - Amends TCA Title 68.

SB 1584 requires Tennessee hospitals to offer influenza vaccinations (during October 1-March 1 each year) and pneumococcal vaccinations (year-round) to all inpatients aged 50 or older before discharge. This lowers the age threshold from 65 to 50 for these mandatory immunizations, directly affecting hospitals and patients in that age group. The bill amends Tennessee law to align with CDC recommendations, mandating these offers unless medically contraindicated or vaccines are unavailable. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to discharges during the specified flu season period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to offer flu/pneumococcal vaccines to 50+ inpatients before discharge, aligning with CDC recommendations to improve preventive care access and public health outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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