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IntroducedJan 14, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, prohibits hospital emergency departments from denying an appropriate medical screening examination to a pregnant woman who presents at the emergency department reporting to be in active labor or experiencing an emergency medical condition; prohibits transferring the pregnant woman unless her condition has been stabilized; requires that a transfer be under certain conditions and only upon the recommendation of an examining physician or qualified medical professional; imposes penalties and licensing sanctions for violations. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Feb 04, 2026: Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Feb 11, 2026 01:00pm
Senate Hearing Room I
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- Feb 04, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/11/2026
- Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction
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