Tennessee · 114
SB 1697
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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Tennessee SB 1697 directs the Department of Health to test each newborn for the presence of sickle cell trait. If a test result is positive, the department must notify the parent or legal guardian as soon as practicable. This legislation amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5.
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Sponsors
- Raumesh Akbari lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate… | upper | — | f12b460a-08e0-4897-85dc-053635d0c01a | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 1, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/f12b460a-08e0-4897-85dc-053635d0c01a CC0-1.0 |