HB1534

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68, relative to assistance for women.

Introduced·1/13/26
Draft Text

Establishes a program using Title V funds to support women after stillbirths, covering burial costs and offering educational scholarships.

The bill amends Tennessee Code to authorize the use of Title V funds for a program aiding women after stillbirths. This program will cover the costs of burial or other disposition of the child's remains and provide educational scholarships to affected women. The commissioner of health may seek necessary federal authorizations to implement this program.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 15

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Placed behind the budget

Apr 8

House

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026