TennesseeDNA and Genetic Testing - As enacted, 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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History
- 2026
- Apr 27Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773Latest
- Apr 6Companion House Bill substitutedMajor
- Apr 6Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Apr 2Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026
- Apr 1Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Vote recorded SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 4/1/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 25Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
- Mar 18Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Mar 17Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
- Mar 17Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
- Mar 11Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Jan 22Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare CommitteeMinor
- Jan 21Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Jan 15Filed for introductionIntroduced