SB0449

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, relative to reproductive health care.

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Tennessee SB0449 affirms the right to engage in and receive fertility treatments and contraception.

Tennessee SB0449 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 and Title 68, to affirm the right of individuals to engage in and receive fertility treatments and contraception. The bill defines contraception as actions to prevent pregnancy, including the use of contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, fertility awareness-based methods, and sterilization procedures. Fertility treatment includes the preservation of reproductive genetic material, artificial insemination, assisted reproductive technology, genetic testing, medication, gamete donation, and related services.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 247

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.