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IntroducedJan 22, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Tennessee House Bill
Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, prohibits hospital emergency departments from denying an appropriate medical screening examination to a pregnant woman who presents at the emergency department reporting to be in active labor or experiencing an emergency medical condition; prohibits transferring the pregnant woman unless her condition has been stabilized; requires that a transfer be under certain conditions and only upon the recommendation of an examining physician or qualified medical professional; imposes penalties and licensing sanctions for violations. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.
Last Action See all actions
House • Feb 04, 2026: Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Feb 11, 2026 01:00pm
Senate Hearing Room I
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- Feb 04, 2026 | House
- P2C, ref. to Health Committee
- Assigned to s/c Population Health Subcommittee
- Feb 02, 2026 | House
- Intro., P1C.
- Jan 22, 2026 | House
- Filed for introduction
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