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IntroducedJan 22, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Tennessee House Bill
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.
Last Action See all actions
House • Feb 11, 2026: Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Mar 04, 2026 12:00pm
House Hearing Room III
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- Feb 11, 2026 | House
- Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
- Feb 04, 2026 | House
- P2C, ref. to Health Committee
- Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
- Feb 02, 2026 | House
- Intro., P1C.
- Jan 22, 2026 | House
- Filed for introduction
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