Senate Bill 2510, known as the "Maternal Health Care Protection Act," amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance healthcare protections for pregnant patients. The bill introduces new provisions that prohibit healthcare providers from refusing to participate in or pay for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services that fall within their professional obligations. Additionally, it prevents healthcare institutions or payers from adopting policies that deny such services based on the exercise of rights outlined in the legislation.

The bill also defines "pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services" to include emergency medical care, diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy-related conditions, and standard obstetric and postpartum care. Furthermore, it defines a "pregnant patient" as anyone who is pregnant or reasonably believed to be pregnant, regardless of gestational age or pregnancy outcome. These changes aim to ensure comprehensive healthcare access for pregnant individuals in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-1-903(a), 63-1-903, 63-1-902