Health Care

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not specify the exact neighboring states to consider.

Study on Assisted Reproductive Technology in Tennessee

This bill requires the commissioner of health to study recent changes in neighboring states regarding patient access and safety for assisted reproductive technology and report findings by December 31, 2026.

What This Bill Does

• Requires the commissioner of health to conduct a study on legislative developments concerning patient access and safety in the use of assisted reproductive technology from neighboring states over the last five years.
• The commissioner must publish and transmit their findings and recommendations to the general assembly by December 31, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

• The commissioner of health
• Lawmakers who will receive the study's results

Terms To Know

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

Medical treatments that help people have babies when they can't conceive naturally.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify what actions should be taken based on the study's findings.
• It is unclear how much funding will be provided for this study.

Official Summary Text

Abstract summarizes the bill.

Current Bill Text

HOUSE BILL 2163
By Rudder

SENATE BILL 2356
By Massey
SB2356
011957
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4;
Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to
assisted reproductive technology.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. The commissioner of health shall utilize existing resources to conduct a
study of recent legislative developments regarding assisted reproductive technology in
neighboring states. The purpose of the study is to provide the general assembly with
information on recent legislation in neighboring states concerning patient access and patient
safety as it pertains to the use of assisted reproductive technology. The scope of the study is
legislative changes enacted in such states within the last five (5) calendar years. No later than
December 31, 2026, the commissioner shall transmit a copy of the commissioner's findings from
the study and any legislative recommendations to the chief clerk of the senate, the chief clerk of
the house of representatives, and the legislative librarian. The commissioner may use
electronic means to publish and transmit the study findings and recommendations.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.