HB 1369 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Health, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to make available and require educational materials on blood lead level testing for a pregnant woman who receives vouchers for the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

HB 1369 requires Tennessee's Department of Health to mandate blood lead level testing for all students before attending public schools serving pre-K through 12th grade, and for pregnant women receiving WIC vouchers. It also mandates comprehensive support services - including specialized nutritional guidance, education, and wraparound care - for individuals identified with elevated lead levels or lead poisoning. Juvenile detention facilities receiving federal funding must collaborate with health and education agencies to provide these services for detained youth with lead exposure. The bill includes an opt-out option for parents regarding school testing but applies to all eligible schools and facilities. This legislation directly affects students, pregnant women in WIC programs, and youth in detention.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action May 27, 2026
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Total actions
19
Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Education Committee for 4/8/2026
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Education Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/31/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/25/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Health Subcommittee for 1/28/2026
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Health Committee - Education Committee
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
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Jesse Chism
DDemocratic
TN
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