Health, Dept. of - As introduced, directs the department to conduct a study on health concerns of, and identifying obstacles for receiving better care for, persons whose biological sex is female; requires the department to submit a report to the members of the general assembly on the results of the study on or before January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 28; Title 29; Title 49; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68.
HB 1990 requires the Tennessee Department of Health to study health concerns and barriers to better care for people with female biological sex. The department must submit a report to the state legislature by January 1, 2027, detailing findings on obstacles in health care access for this group. This bill does not change current health laws but mandates a study to identify potential gaps in care for people assigned female at birth.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Introduced
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Aron Maberry
RRepublican
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