Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 1697
DNA and Genetic Testing - As enacted, directs the department of health to test for the presence of sickle cell trait in each newborn and, if the test results are positive for sickle cell trait, to notify the parent or legal guardian of the newborn tested as soon as practicable. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Akbari (Democratic)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Apr 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 Senate | SENATE HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 4/1/2026 Passed (1) | pass | Set your home in Tennessee to see |
Actions
- Apr 27, 2026 · House
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 773 - Apr 6, 2026 · House
Companion House Bill substituted - Apr 6, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added. - Apr 2, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/6/2026 - Apr 1, 2026 · House
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee - Mar 25, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 4/1/2026 - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Health and Welfare Committee - Mar 17, 2026 · House
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026 - Mar 17, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/18/2026 - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026 - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction