Senate Bill 2014, also known as the "Tennessee Women's Childbirth Alternatives, Resources, and Education Act" or "Trixtian's Law," aims to address the needs of pregnant and postpartum individuals within the criminal justice system in Tennessee. The bill introduces several key provisions, including the inadmissibility of information related to controlled substances obtained through pregnancy tests or medical care as evidence in criminal proceedings. It also emphasizes that such information cannot be used to criminalize pregnant individuals or lead to adverse legal consequences based on pregnancy outcomes. Additionally, the bill mandates that local correctional facilities report data on incarcerated women and pregnancy-related outcomes annually, while ensuring that patient-identifying information remains confidential.

Further, the bill outlines the responsibilities of correctional facilities regarding the expeditious transfer of pregnant individuals to state custody and mandates access to pregnancy testing within 72 hours of a request. It also provides immunity from civil liability for correctional institutions based on pregnancy outcomes and establishes that healthcare facilities and pharmacies must provide medical records within 30 days of a request, with protections against civil damages for compliance. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with provisions for rule promulgation effective immediately upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-21-204(c)(2), 41-21-204, 68-3-608(a)(1), 68-3-608