Controlled Substances - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare facility from authorizing a licensed healthcare professional from performing a drug or alcohol test or screen on a patient who is pregnant, less than one year postpartum, or a newborn without written and oral consent; allows for a drug or alcohol test or screen to be performed without the consent of the patient in certain listed situations. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.
STATUS
Last Action on 03/19/2025: [House] Taken off notice for cal in s/c Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
Controlled Substances - As introduced, prohibits a healthcare facility from authorizing a licensed healthcare professional from performing a drug or alcohol test or screen on a patient who is pregnant, less than one year postpartum, or a newborn without written and oral consent; allows for a drug or alcohol test or screen to be performed without the consent of the patient in certain listed situations. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.
STATUS
Last Action on 03/26/2025: [Senate] Action deferred in Senate Health & Welfare Committee to first calendar of 2026
<p>New Bill Alert: Informed Consent for Pregnant Tennesseans</p>
<p>We are so excited to announce the filing of SB 1039 / HB 1102! This bill requires that healthcare facilities get informed consent, including naming the legal risks, before performing a drug or alcohol test on a pregnant person. We know that coercion and non-consensual testing at birth is a problem for many Tennesseans and we look forward to raising these issues at the Capitol.</p>