HB 2163 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Health Care - As introduced, directs the commissioner of health to conduct a study of legislative developments occurring in neighboring states within the last five years concerning patient access to and patient safety in the use of assisted reproductive technology; requires the commissioner to publish and transmit to the general assembly the commissioner's findings and recommendations no later than December 31, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 36; Title 63 and Title 68.

HB 2163 requires Tennessee's Commissioner of Health to study recent legislative changes (within the last five years) in neighboring states related to patient access and safety in assisted reproductive technology (ART). The Commissioner must analyze these developments and report findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by December 31, 2026. This bill does not change current laws but directs a formal review of how other states have addressed ART-related policies. The study aims to inform Tennessee lawmakers about potential approaches to ART regulation. (Bill number: HB 2163)
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Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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