Tennessee SB0474 prohibits healthcare providers from discriminating against patients based on firearm ownership and restricts inquiry into firearm.
Tennessee SB0474 amends healthcare provider regulations to prohibit discrimination against patients based on firearm ownership, possession, or access to firearm ammunition or accessories. It mandates that healthcare providers cannot inquire about a patient's firearm ownership, require disclosure of such information before treatment, deny future treatment, or enter such information into patient records unless relevant to medical care or safety. Violations result in disciplinary action and fines. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.
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