HB1665

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 47; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to the protection of minors in healthcare settings.

Complete·4/23/26

Tennessee HB1665 protects minors by restricting healthcare providers from asking certain gender-related questions without parental consent.

Tennessee HB1665 amends several titles of the Tennessee Code to protect minors in healthcare settings. It prohibits healthcare providers from asking minors about gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender-related topics without parental knowledge or consent. The bill also restricts private interviews on these topics unless the provider screens the minor and the parent consents. Additionally, it bans insurance companies from requiring such questions as a condition for payment or reimbursement.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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6 Nay

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History

Apr 23

Pub. Ch. 748

Apr 23

Effective date(s) 10/01/2026

Apr 13

Signed by Governor.