HB 1944
  • Introduced
    Jan 22, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 30, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 06, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 21, 2026
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. HB1944 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 773 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • Apr 27, 2026: Effective date(s) 04/21/2026
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Mar 11, 2026, House
HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee 3/11/2026 Passed
YES: 9
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 9

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 24, 2026, House
      HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/24/2026 Passed
      YES: 19
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 19

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 30, 2026, House
          FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed
          YES: 77
          NO: 9
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 77

            NO: 9

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 30, 2026, House
              HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 3/26/2026
              YES: 0
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 0

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 01, 2026, Senate
                  SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 4/1/2026 Passed
                  YES: 9
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 9

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 06, 2026, Senate
                      FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/6/2026 Passed
                      YES: 32
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 32

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          • Apr 27, 2026 | executive
                            • Pub. Ch. 773
                            • Effective date(s) 04/21/2026
                          • Apr 21, 2026 | executive
                            • Signed by Governor.
                          • Apr 09, 2026 | House
                            • Transmitted to Governor for his action.
                          • Apr 08, 2026 | Senate
                            • Signed by Senate Speaker
                          • Apr 08, 2026 | House
                            • Signed by H. Speaker
                          • Apr 07, 2026 | House
                            • Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
                          • Apr 06, 2026 | Senate
                            • Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
                            • Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
                          • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Mar 31, 2026 | House
                            • Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
                          • Mar 30, 2026 | House
                            • Passed H., Ayes 77, Nays 9, PNV 0
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Mar 26, 2026 | House
                            • H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
                          • Mar 25, 2026 | House
                            • Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
                          • Mar 24, 2026 | House
                            • Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
                          • Mar 18, 2026 | House
                            • Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
                          • Mar 17, 2026 | House
                            • Action def. in Health Committee to 3/24/2026
                          • Mar 11, 2026 | House
                            • Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
                            • Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
                          • Mar 04, 2026 | House
                            • Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
                            • Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
                          • Feb 25, 2026 | House
                            • Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
                          • Feb 18, 2026 | House
                            • Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/4/2026
                          • 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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