SB 1697 TN
DNA 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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Sponsor (1)
- Akbari Democratic · primary
Action history (13)
- Jan 15, 2026 Filed for introduction · lower
- Jan 21, 2026 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee · upper
- Mar 11, 2026 Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026 · lower
- Mar 17, 2026 Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026 · lower
- Mar 17, 2026 Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026 · lower
- Mar 18, 2026 Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee · lower
- Mar 25, 2026 Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026 · lower
- Apr 1, 2026 Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · lower
- Apr 2, 2026 Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026 · lower
- Apr 6, 2026 Sponsor(s) Added. · lower
- Apr 6, 2026 Companion House Bill substituted · lower
- Apr 27, 2026 Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773 · lower
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DNA and Genetic Testing
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