SB 1697
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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
- Senate
- Introduced Jan 15, 2026
- Session 114
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773
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Companion House Bill substituted
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026
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Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
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Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
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Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
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Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Filed for introduction