HB1044Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to rights of conscience and free speech.
Introduced by Bryan Terry, District 48
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, enacts the "Medical Ethics Defense Act." - Amends TCA Title 63.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 266
April 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE HEALTH COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 25, 2025
16
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
22 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | No |
| Michele Carringer | 16 | Yes |
| Esther Helton-Haynes | 30 | Yes |
| Ron Travis | 31 | Yes |
| Iris Rudder | 39 | Yes |
| Ryan Williams | 42 | Yes |
| Bryan Terry | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Health Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/12/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/18/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action def. in Health Committee to 3/25/2025
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/25/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/3/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/7/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 266
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