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HB2053 • 2026

Women

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to uterine fibroids.

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Sponsor
Camper, Akbari
Last action
2026-03-04
Official status
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify whether treatment options used by healthcare providers will be included in the database or if there are penalties for non-compliance.

Creating a Uterine Fibroid Database and Education Program

This bill requires the Tennessee Department of Health to create a database about uterine fibroids and publish educational materials on their website.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the department of health to start an electronic database with demographic information of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids by January 1, 2027.
  • Limits use of personal data in the database only for research purposes.
  • Publishes educational materials on uterine fibroids on the department's website to raise awareness.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Women diagnosed with uterine fibroids
  • Healthcare providers treating women with uterine fibroids

Terms To Know

Uterine Fibroid
A non-cancerous growth in the uterus that can cause pain and other health issues.
Demographic Attributes
Information about a person's background, such as age, race, or ethnicity.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how the database will be funded.
  • It is unclear if there are any penalties for non-compliance with the requirements of this act.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee

  2. 2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026

  3. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee

  4. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    P2C, ref. to Health Committee

  5. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  6. 2026-01-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  7. 2026-01-22 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee

  8. 2026-01-21 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  9. 2026-01-15 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

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SENATE BILL 1701
By Akbari

HOUSE BILL 2053
By Camper
HB2053
010649
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68,
relative to uterine fibroids.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 1, is amended by adding
the following as a new part:
68-1-2501. Uterine fibroid database.
(a) Using data currently available to the department of health, no later than
January 1, 2027, the department shall establish and maintain an electronic database of
information related to uterine fibroids to increase awareness about uterine fibroids and
ensure women receive the information and health care necessary to prevent and treat
the condition. The database must include:
(1) Demographic attributes of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids;
and
(2) Treatments for uterine fibroids used by healthcare providers.
(b) Information regarding a woman who is diagnosed with or treated for uterine
fibroids that is maintained in the database under subsection (a) may be used only by the
department for uterine fibroid research.
(c) The department shall ensure that the information in the database is
maintained in accordance with applicable state and federal law to maintain the
confidentiality of individually identifiable health information.
68-1-2502. Uterine fibroid education.
No later than January 1, 2027, the department, in consultation with the
Tennessee Medical Association, shall publish on the department's internet website

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existing resources and educational materials on uterine fibroids to increase public
awareness of uterine fibroids, including information on and awareness of the:
(1) Women of a race or ethnicity that have a statistically elevated risk of
developing uterine fibroids; and
(2) Range of available treatment options for uterine fibroids that include
non-hysterectomy treatments and procedures.
SECTION 2. The headings in this act are for reference purposes only and do not
constitute a part of the law enacted by this act. However, the Tennessee Code Commission is
requested to include the headings in any compilation or publication containing this act.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.