Senate Bill 2461 and House Bill 2290 aim to establish a regulatory framework for assisted reproductive technology (ART) in Tennessee. The bill mandates that individuals seeking to practice ART must obtain a certificate from the appropriate medical board, either the board of medical examiners or the board of osteopathic examination, depending on their licensing. The bill outlines the requirements for certification, including compliance with specific standards and the prohibition of genetic testing on embryos unless for chromosomal abnormalities or fatal fetal anomalies. Additionally, certified assisted reproductive technologists are required to use standard consent forms and provide clear information to prospective patients regarding embryo care.

The legislation also introduces regulations for fertility clinics, requiring them to obtain certification to utilize ART and undergo annual inspections by the Department of Health. Clinics must report their pregnancy success rates to both the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state department, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill includes provisions for the establishment of rules to implement these regulations and specifies that the act will take effect upon becoming law for rule promulgation, with full enforcement starting on July 1, 2026.