SB 1697
  • Introduced
    Jan 15, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1697
Tennessee Senate Bill
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DNA and Genetic Testing - As introduced, 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. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 773 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • Apr 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773
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Mar 11, 2026, House
HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee 3/11/2026 Passed (4)
YES: 9
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 9

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 24, 2026, House
      HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/24/2026 Passed (3)
      YES: 19
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 19

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 30, 2026, House
          FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
          YES: 77
          NO: 9
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 77

            NO: 9

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 30, 2026, House
              HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 3/26/2026 (2)
              YES: 0
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 0

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 01, 2026, Senate
                  SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 4/1/2026 Passed (2)
                  YES: 9
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 9

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 06, 2026, Senate
                      FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/6/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 32
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 32

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          • Apr 27, 2026 | executive
                            • Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773
                          • Apr 06, 2026 | Senate
                            • Companion House Bill substituted
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026
                          • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                          • Mar 25, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
                          • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                            • Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
                          • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
                            • Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
                          • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
                          • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
                          • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
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