SB2461Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to assisted reproductive technology.
Introduced by Paul Bailey, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, requires each fertility clinic operating in this state to obtain a certificate from the department of health to perform assisted reproductive technology services. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 01/01/2027
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2 · April 23, 2026
28
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
28 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | 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 3/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/6/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0785)
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0784)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0802)
H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1110)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 75, Nays 5, PNV 15
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/20/2026
Senate Reset on Final Message Calendar
Placed on Senate Message Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0802)
Concurred, Ayes 28, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA1110)
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1139
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026, 01/01/2027
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