Senate Bill 1969 establishes the State Uterine Fibroids Commission in Tennessee, which will consist of eleven members appointed by the governor, the speaker of the house, and the speaker of the senate. The commission will include representatives from various healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and individuals diagnosed with uterine fibroids or related conditions. Members will serve staggered terms ranging from three to five years, with legislative members serving two-year terms. The commission is tasked with evaluating existing groups focused on uterine fibroids, advising the governor and the Department of Health, and making recommendations on policies related to the prevention and treatment of uterine fibroids and other related conditions.

Additionally, the bill outlines the governance structure of the commission, including the adoption of bylaws, procedures for member removal, and the election of a chair. The commission will hold quarterly public meetings and is required to submit an annual report to the relevant legislative committees by December 31 each year. The bill also amends Tennessee Code Annotated to include the State Uterine Fibroids Commission in the list of state entities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-249(a), 4-29-249