SB0575Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, relative to maternal health.
Introduced by London Lamar, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires all hospitals and birthing centers to provide information on post-birth warning signs, including symptoms and resources, to a mother and, if possible, to the mother's caregiver or at least one of the mother's family members prior to discharge following a birth; requires the department to provide all hospitals and birthing centers with information on post-birth warning signs, including symptoms and resources, and to have the information available on the department's website. - Amends TCA Title 68.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 99
April 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · March 5, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Shane Reeves | 14 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | Yes |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 2/26/2025
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/5/2025
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/10/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 99
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