Senate Bill 1565, also known as House Bill 1534, amends Tennessee law to establish a program aimed at providing assistance to women whose pregnancies have ended in stillbirth. The bill introduces a new section to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 1, which defines "Title V funds" as federal funding received from the Title V maternal and child health services block grant. The commissioner of health is authorized to use these funds to create a program that will help offset the costs associated with the burial or other disposition of stillborn children's remains and to support educational scholarships for women who have experienced stillbirth.

Additionally, the bill grants the commissioner the authority to seek any necessary authorizations, waivers, or permissions to implement the program effectively. This legislation aims to provide financial and educational support to women during a difficult time, enhancing the resources available to those affected by stillbirth. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this issue for public welfare.