SB2510Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 1, Part 9, relative to health care for pregnant patients.
Introduced by Charlane Oliver, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, enacts the "Maternal Health Care Protection Act," which prohibits the exercise of a healthcare provider's right of conscience under the Medical Ethics Defense Act from allowing the provider to refuse to participate in or pay for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services that are within the scope of the provider's license and professional obligations; prohibits the exercise of such right from allowing a healthcare institution or healthcare payer to adopt or enforce a policy, guideline, or contractual provision that results in the denial of pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 1, Part 9.
Where it stands
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March 9, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health & Welfare Committee
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