SB2461

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to assisted reproductive technology.

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Tennessee SB2461 establishes regulations for assisted reproductive technology practices and fertility clinics.

Tennessee SB2461 amends several titles of the Tennessee Code to regulate assisted reproductive technology practices and fertility clinics. The bill mandates that individuals must obtain a certificate to practice assisted reproductive technology and prohibits genetic testing of embryos unless for chromosomal abnormalities or fatal fetal anomalies. It requires fertility clinics to obtain and renew certifications, undergo annual inspections, and post bonds for embryo storage. Clinics must report pregnancy success rates to the CDC and the Tennessee Department of Health.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1139

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 01/01/2027

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.