TN SB 1697
died on adjournmentDNA 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
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1697 pass?
No. TN SB 1697 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-27): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773
What is TN SB 1697 about?
TN SB 1697 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1697?
Akbari is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1697.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- 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
2026-01-15
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-21
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-22
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
2026-03-17
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
2026-03-17
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
2026-03-18
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
2026-03-25
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
2026-04-01
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2026-04-02
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026
2026-04-06
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-04-06
Companion House Bill substituted
substitution
2026-04-27
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773
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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
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1944
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