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TN SB 1697

died on adjournment

DNA and Genetic Testing - As enacted, directs the department of health to test for the presence of sickle cell trait in each newborn and, if the test results are positive for sickle cell trait, to notify the parent or legal guardian of the newborn tested as soon as practicable. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Introduced
2026-01-21
Status date
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Latest action
2026-04-27 — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Akbariprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-15

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-21

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-22

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-11

    Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  5. 2026-03-17

    Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026

  6. 2026-03-17

    Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026

  7. 2026-03-18

    Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee

  8. 2026-03-25

    Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026

  9. 2026-04-01

    Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  10. 2026-04-02

    Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026

  11. 2026-04-06

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  12. 2026-04-06

    Companion House Bill substituted

    substitution

  13. 2026-04-27

    Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 4/1/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-04-01 · pass · 9-0

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1697&ga=114

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