HB 1944
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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.
- Tennessee
- House / Assembly
- Introduced Jan 22, 2026
- Session 114
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29 actions-
Pub. Ch. 773
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Effective date(s) 04/21/2026
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Signed by Governor.
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Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
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Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
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Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
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Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
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Passed H., Ayes 77, Nays 9, PNV 0
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
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Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
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Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026
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Action def. in Health Committee to 3/24/2026
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Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
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Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/17/2026
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Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
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Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
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Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
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Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/4/2026
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Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
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P2C, ref. to Health Committee
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Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
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Intro., P1C.
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Filed for introduction