HB 1944
  • Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 1944
Tennessee House Bill
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DNA and Genetic Testing - As introduced, directs the department of health to test for the presence of sickle cell trait in each newborn and, if the test results are positive for sickle cell trait, to notify the parent or legal guardian of the newborn tested as soon as practicable. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5.
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House • Feb 11, 2026: Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
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Introduced
Bill up for public hearing • House Health Subcommittee
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Mar 04, 2026 12:00pm
House Hearing Room III

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  • Feb 11, 2026 | House
    • Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
  • Feb 04, 2026 | House
    • P2C, ref. to Health Committee
    • Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
  • Feb 02, 2026 | House
    • Intro., P1C.
  • Jan 22, 2026 | House
    • Filed for introduction
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