SB1565

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

Introduced·1/7/26

Tennessee SB1565 establishes a program to provide financial assistance to women who have experienced stillbirths.

Tennessee SB1565 amends Tennessee Code to authorize the commissioner of health to use Title V funds to create a program for women who have experienced stillbirths. The program aims to offset burial or other disposition costs of the stillborn child's remains and support educational scholarships for affected women. The commissioner may seek necessary permissions to implement the program. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 2 PNV 0

5 Yea

RDRRR

2 Nay

RR

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 31

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026